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.
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