Tamil Nadu CM Orders Closure of 717 Liquor Outlets, Amplifying Public Welfare

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay, has ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets, aiming to improve public welfare. These include 276 shops near places of worship. The action follows demands from women and political parties, addressing public concerns over liquor shop locations.

In a move aimed at enhancing public welfare, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the shutdown of 717 retail liquor outlets statewide. This initiative includes the closure of 276 outlets located near places of worship.

The decision comes in response to increasing demands, particularly from women and various political parties, advocating for the complete shutdown of liquor shops inside the state.

The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac), which operates a total of 4,765 liquor outlets statewide, will implement the closures over the next two weeks, thus addressing public concerns regarding the proximity of these outlets to sensitive locations like educational institutions and bus stands.