Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s First Order: Closure of 717 TASMAC Liquor Shops Near Temples, Schools & Bus Stands

Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay Chandrashekar first administrative action has been the immediate closure of 717 TASMAC (Tamilnadu State Marketing Corporation Limited) liquor outlets near temples, mosques, churches, schools, colleges and bus stands. The TVK-led government enforces a stricter 500-meter buffer zone in many cases. The move has generated massive attention on social media and among the public. Social media platforms are buzzing with support for this decision. Many users have said the move is a "welcome first step" towards addressing Tamil Nadu's long-standing alcohol problem. According to reports, a comprehensive survey of Tamil Nadu's 4,765+ TASMAC shops revealed that 276 shops were within prohibited distance from temples, mosques, and churches; 186 shops near schools and colleges; and 255 shops close to bus stands. The government has directed officials to complete the closures within the next 14 days. This directive enforces

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