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Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana, MLA Saravanan Hail CM Vijay's Closure of 717 TASMAC Shops

Tamil Nadu Minister Selvi S Keerthana and TVK MLA Vijay Saravanan welcomed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's decision to close 717 TASMAC liquor shops near schools, colleges, religious places and bus stands. Keerthana stated that women across the state were celebrating the announcement, fulfilling their expectations. Saravanan termed the move a great step for women's welfare, assuring that the CM will meet all state needs. Meanwhile, DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari accused the BJP of causing the AIADMK split, as internal party tensions rise over leadership disputes.

Key Points: TN Leaders Welcome CM Vijay's Closure of 717 TASMAC Liquor Shops

  • CM Vijay orders closure of 717 TASMAC shops near schools, colleges, religious places, bus stands in 2 weeks
  • Minister Keerthana says women celebrate the announcement
  • MLA Saravanan calls it a major step for women's welfare
  • DMK MLA Ansari blames BJP for AIADMK split
  • AIADMK faces internal rift over leadership after election results
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"This is what women had expected": Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana, MLA Saravanan welcome CM Vijay's move to shut 717 TASMAC shops

Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana and MLA Saravanan praise CM Vijay's decision to shut 717 TASMAC shops near schools and religious places, calling it a major step for women's welfare.

"This is what the women had expected. On the second day itself, we have implemented it. - Selvi S Keerthana"

Chennai, May 12

Leaders from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam 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 to reporters, 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 have implemented it. The women are celebrating this announcement," Keerthana said.

Separately, TVK MLA Vijay Saravanan termed the move a major step taken keeping 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.

Earlier, newly elected 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.

Meanwhile, DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari commented on the political situation in the state and alleged that the BJP was responsible for the split within the AIADMK.

"The BJP is the reason for the AIADMK split. AIADMK ruled Tamil Nadu for more than 30 years, and now this kind of situation has come to the party," Ansari said.

Earlier, clouds of another split appeared to loom over the AIADMK after party MLA CV Shanmugam today claimed that amidst political deliberations ahead of the formation of the government in the State, General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had proposed becoming Chief Minister with the support of the DMK, while asserting that the majority of legislators rejected the move and that his faction had no intention of splitting the party.

Rumours of split within the AIADMK had intensified after several party MLAs reached the residence of Shanmugam after the declaration of Tamil Nadu election results on May 4, in which the party managed to secure only 47 seats. Speculation also grew over a possible alliance between the AIADMK and TVK, even as several MLAs associated with the Shanmugam faction were moved to a private resort in Puducherry.

- ANI

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Michael C
As a non-Indian reading this, I'm impressed. While I understand the cultural and social concerns, I wonder about the livelihoods of those working in these shops. Still, prioritising public welfare, especially near schools and religious places, seems sensible.
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Ravi K
Good start by CM Vijay, but let's not forget that prohibition alone won't solve everything. The real problem is alcohol addiction, not just the location of shops. Need to focus on rehabilitation and awareness too. Still, this is a positive step. 😊
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Sneha F
Women of Tamil Nadu are finally being heard! My neighbourhood had a TASMAC shop right opposite a girls' school, and it was so unsafe for students. This is exactly what we needed. Vijay sir, you have our full support! 💪
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James A
Impressive to see such swift action after the election. While I'm not from India, I follow Tamil Nadu politics. The closure of 717 shops near sensitive areas like schools and temples shows the new government's priorities. Hope this continues.
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Naveen S
Mixed feelings about this. I agree with the sentiment, but 500-metre radius seems arbitrary. Many shops will be affected, and what about the employees? Hope the government has a plan for their rehabilitation. Otherwise, good intention, but execution needs clarity.
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Priya S

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