Tamil Nadu to shut 717 state-run liquor shops amid prohibition demands

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay. PIC/X/@TVKpulse

Amid demands from women and some political parties for implementing prohibition, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 state-run retail liquor outlets across the state.

A total of 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 shops near educational institutions, and 255 outlets near bus stands will be closed within the next two weeks.

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