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TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan Hails TN CM's Move to Shut 717 Liquor Shops

TVK MLA P Rhevanth Charan praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's decision to close 717 TASMAC liquor shops near sensitive public places. Minister Selvi S Keerthana noted that women across the state are celebrating the announcement. TVK MLA Vijay Saravanan called the move a major step for women's welfare. MNM president Kamal Haasan urged the government to continue regulating alcohol sales beyond this initial action.

Key Points: TN CM Vijay Shuts 717 TASMAC Shops Near Schools, Temples

  • TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan praises CM Vijay's decision
  • 717 TASMAC shops near schools, temples to close within 2 weeks
  • Minister Selvi S Keerthana says women are celebrating
  • MNM's Kamal Haasan calls for further action on liquor sales
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"Decision well received by public": TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan on Tamil Nadu CM's move to shut 717 liquor shops

TVK MLA Rhevanth Charan welcomes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's decision to close 717 liquor shops near schools, temples. Women celebrate the move.

"This decision has been received very well by the public. - P. Rhevanth Charan"

Chennai, May 12

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA P Rhevanth Charan on Tuesday welcomed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's decision to close more than 700 TASMAC liquor shops located near schools, colleges, religious places and bus stands across Tamil Nadu.

Speaking with ANI, P. Rhevanth Charan said that the public has received the decision very well.

"Liquor shops near temples, educational institutions, and hospitals ought to be closed. This decision has been received very well by the public," he said.

Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK leader Selvi S Keerthana also welcomed the decision and said women across the state were celebrating the announcement.

"This is what the women had expected. On the second day itself, we implemented it. The women are celebrating this announcement," Keerthana said.

Separately, TVK MLA Vijay Saravanan termed the move a major step taken to keep women's welfare in mind.

"Today's Assembly session went very well and healthy. The order to close more than 700 TASMAC shops near schools and colleges is a great act by our Chief Minister Vijay, thinking about women's welfare. Surely, the Chief Minister will stand with the people and fulfil all the needs of the state," Saravanan said.

Meanwhile, Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan said Tamil families had long expected liquor shops near sensitive public places to be removed and praised the Tamil Nadu government for acting immediately after assuming office.

"Even as the expectation of Tamil families was that liquor retail shops near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands should be removed, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Brother Vijay, has taken this action immediately upon assuming office," Haasan said.

"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," he added.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered the closure of 717 government-run TASMAC liquor retail outlets located within a 500-metre radius of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stations in the state within two weeks, citing public welfare.

After assuming the office of CM, Vijay ordered a survey of TASMAC liquor shops to identify the ones operating near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.

- ANI

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James A
It's nice that someone finally thought about children's safety near educational institutions. But will this really reduce the availability of alcohol? People will just walk an extra 500 meters. I hope this is part of a broader strategy and not just a symbolic gesture.
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Priya S
As a mother, I can't tell you how relieved I am. Our kids used to walk past these shops every day, smelling stale alcohol and seeing drunk men loitering. Thank you Chief Minister for prioritising women's safety and children's future. This is a big win for every family in Tamil Nadu! 🎉
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Kevin U
Decent move, but let's not celebrate too much. 717 shops is a good start, but what about the thousands of private bars and wine shops that still operate right next to all these places? The real test will be whether this policy is applied consistently across the board. Need more than just TASMAC closures.
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Kavya N
Kamal Haasan is spot on when he says liquor should never be a function of government. The state should regulate, not sell! This is a courageous first step by our CM. Hope they continue this momentum and work towards total prohibition in phases. Arise Tamil Nadu! 💪🔥
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Sarah B
A much-needed decision in a state where liquor culture has destroyed many families. But the real question is: what about the loss of livelihood for workers at these shops? Hope the government has a plan for rehabilitation or alternative employment before blindly closing them down.

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