New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, New 'Liquor Ban': Vijay Shuts 717 Shops

Tuesday, 12 May 2026Newsdesk
New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, New 'Liquor Ban': Vijay Shuts 717 Shops
The closure order echoes cross-party sentiment despite TASMAC liquor sales making up a large chunk of the state's revenue; in 2025, for example, total revenue was over Rs 48,000 crore.

New Delhi 12 May 2026

As per news report of NDTV,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops within 500 metres of temples, school, and bus stands across the state.

Source - NDTV

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