CM Vijay’s order to close 717 liquor shops near shops supported by Kamal Haasan, Vishal

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run retail liquor shops, including 276 shops near places of worship.

C Joseph Vijay, who recently became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in his first term, ordered the closure of 717 state-run retail liquor shops, including 276 shops near places of worship. This decision has now been supported by actor Kamal Haasan and Vishal.

Vijay’s decision to close 717 liquor shops was supported by Kamal Haasan and Vishal.

Newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has ordered the closure of over 700 liquor shops in the state, directing the execution of the order within two weeks. Actors Kamal Haasan and Vishal have shown support for Vijay’s move as the new CM of Tamil Nadu, adding that the public will thank him for it. Taking to his X account, Haasan wrote in Tamil, “Even as the expectation of Tamil families was that liquor retail shops near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands should be removed, Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Brother Vijay @TVKVijayHQ has taken this action immediately upon assuming office. Liquor sales should never be a function of the government; the government must take responsibility for regulating the flow of alcohol. The Tamil Nadu government must move towards this position. Today, it has begun by closing 717 liquor shops. This number must be increased. This action must be continued. Congratulations.

Actor Vishal also welcomed Vijay’s decision on the matter.

Actor Vishal saluted CM Vijay for the decision and recounted that he knows of a girl student who has complained of facing harassment while crossing the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation-operated (TASMAC) liquor shops. He wrote, “Kudos to you, whistles to u. Hats off to u. Dear CM Joseph Vijay Avargal. Thank u for the announcement to close 717 wine shops, especially the ones near schools. Wat a move. So many girl children have been facing harassment, especially the one I know in RK Nagar, where a girl student was complaining of having to go through the stress of crossing the Tasmac store and reaching home every day. She and so many of the common public will hail you and your decision. With a smile on so many faces including mine with this decision of our CM will be everlasting from this menace. God bless u dearest #vijay. #thalapathyvijay #CMjosephvijay . I salute u and your government today.”

Vijay’s party, TamilagaVettriKazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu election and formed a government with the support of several other winning parties, who helped him reach the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly.