Kamal Haasan lauds CM Vijay’s move to close liquor shops near temples and schools
Kamal Haasan hailed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s first major decision after assuming office and the move is already garnering political attention across the state.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has publicly supported Vijay after the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister ordered the closure of 717 liquor shops located within 500 meters of temples, schools and bus stands across the state. Vijay took oath as chief minister on Sunday after his party’s massive election victory.
Reacting to the verdict on X, Kamal Haasan called Vijay “Brother Vijay” and said that the move addressed a long-standing demand of Tamil families. He also called on the government to move towards regulating liquor rather than relying on liquor sales for revenue.
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What did Kamal Haasan say on Vijay’s decision to ban alcohol?
In his post, Kamal Haasan said, “Although Tamil families had expected that liquor retail outlets near places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands should be removed, Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Bhai Vijay has taken this action as soon as he assumed office.”
He further said that the sale of liquor should not be the responsibility of the government. 717 shops closed There was only a beginning. He wrote, “This number should be increased. This action should continue. Congratulations.”
Why is Vijay’s decision important?
This order is Vijay’s first major administrative decision after becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The move has already attracted political and public attention, especially because liquor regulation has long been a sensitive issue in the state.
Actor Vishal, who has a close friendship with Vijay, The decision was also appreciated on social media Immediately after the announcement.
Vijay Prachanda came to power after victory
Vijay’s rise is a major political success for his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as the largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly by winning 108 seats.
The assembly elections saw a triangular contest involving the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam led by MK Stalin, the AIADMK-BJP alliance and Vijay’s newly formed party.
Now with support coming from stalwarts like Kamal Haasan and Vishal, the focus has shifted towards Vijay’s early policy decisions as chief minister.