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India: New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay cracks down on state-run TASMAC liquor shops
Key takeaways
- In his first major decision since becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay has ordered 717 state-run TASMAC liquor stores near religious places and schools to shut down.
- It marks his first big move since he was sworn-in two days ago.
- A total of 717 liquor retail outlets, operated by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), are affected.
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In his first major decision since becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay has ordered 717 state-run TASMAC liquor stores near religious places and schools to shut down.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Dc Zw During its election campaign, Vijay's TVK had promised a 'drug-free Tamil Nadu' [FILE: May 4, 2026]Image: ANI/IMAGOAdvertisement Newly-elected chief minister of India's Tamil Nadu state, Josephy Vijay, has ordered the closure of over 700 state-run liquor shops, according to a press statement released on Tuesday.
It marks his first big move since he was sworn-in two days ago.
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