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Tamil Nadu shuts 717 liquor shops near schools and temples in sweeping welfare drive
Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
Hundreds of state outlets face closure in two weeks
Tamil Nadu’s Vijay-led government has begun closing 717 state-run liquor stores as part of a public welfare initiative. Officials say many outlets are located near places of worship, schools, and major bus terminals, and the closures must be completed within two weeks. The move is expected to reshape a large share of the state’s alcohol retail landscape.
- Tamil Nadu starts closing 717 government-run liquor shops
- Closures target stores near schools, temples, and bus terminals
- Government aims to finish the process within two weeks
- Policy change is expected to disrupt major portions of retail alcohol sales
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