Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops Closure Begins After CM Vijay Takes Oath

Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops Closure: Shortly after taking office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Joseph Vijay ordered 717 state-run liquor shops near places of worship, schools, and bus stands to close across the state.

The order directs officials to close all Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) shops within 500 meters of temples, mosques, churches, schools, colleges, and bus stands within the next two weeks.

Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops Closure: First Major Policy Decision By Newly Elected CM, Vijay

According to the Tamil Nadu government, there are 4,765 Tasmac liquor shops in the state.

Of the 717 shops set to close, 276 are near places of worship, 186 are near schools and colleges, and 255 are near bus stands.

CM Vijay Order news from Tamil Nadu: This is Vijay’s first major policy decision, made just hours after he took office. The new government describes it as an important social reform aimed at reducing easy access to liquor in sensitive public areas.

CM Vijay Decision on Liquor Shops: Closure of Shops Might Spark Debate

Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops Closure: Tasmac remains one of the state’s largest sources of revenue. Closing these shops could spark debate about how this will impact Tamil Nadu’s finances and its ability to fulfill welfare commitments.

Vijay, a 51-year-old actor-turned-politician, became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), became the largest in the state.

With support from Congress, the Left, VCK, and the Muslim League, TVK formed Tamil Nadu’s first coalition government.

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Vijay government first major action: After taking office, Vijay also approved 200 units of free electricity for households. He created a special force for women’s safety and set up anti-drug units in every district, fulfilling his promise to address the drug issue.

During the oath-taking ceremony, which was directed at his political rival, the DMK, he announced that a white paper on the state’s finances from 2021 to 2026 would be released.

“I have to tell you about the current status of the Tamil Nadu government. The state has been burdened with debt exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore, and the treasury has been completely emptied, leaving an unbearable burden,” he said in his maiden address.

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The Chief Minister also promised stronger steps to ensure women’s safety and said law and order would be strictly enforced in the state.

In the Assembly, TVK now holds 107 seats after Vijay resigned from the Tiruchirappalli East seat.

With support from 13 MLAs from Congress, VCK, IUML, and the Left, Vijay is expected to face a floor test soon to prove his majority.

Liquor Shops near Schools Closure: Public Reaction

Tamil Nadu TASMAC Liquor Shops Closure: The announcement has led to a lot of discussion on social media. Many people are praising the government for its quick action.

Supporters believe that liquor outlets near schools and public places can put community safety and youth welfare at risk.

Some analysts believe the closures could impact state revenue because TASMAC is a major source of income for Tamil Nadu.

Despite the possible financial impact, the Vijay government appears to be trying to balance the need for revenue with social responsibility and public concerns.

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C. Joseph Vijay, who is 51 years old and known as both an actor and politician, became Chief Minister on Sunday.

His party, TVK, grew rapidly and is now the largest in the state. With backing from Congress, the Left, VCK, and the Muslim League, TVK has created Tamil Nadu’s first coalition government.