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2026-05-12
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Shuts Down Liquor Stores Near Schools, Religious Sites
Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops located near educational institutions and places of worship.
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.