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New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister orders closure of liquor shops

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Newly-elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Josephy Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops. Following this directive, over 25 TASMAC outlets in districts like Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai have been identified for permanent closure.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Newly-elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Josephy Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops.
  • More than 25 liquor outlets run by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (Tasmac) were identified in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts for permanent closure.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    The article reports on the newly-elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Josephy Vijay's order to close 717 state-run liquor shops, detailing this crackdown on TASMAC liquor shops.

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The Hindu reports on the identification of over 25 TASMAC liquor outlets in Vellore and nearby districts for permanent closure, following the government's directive.

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