Chennai, May 12 -- Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) legislator R Ramesh Kumar on Tuesday welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's order to close over 700 liquor retail outlets situated near sensitive public areas. The directive, issued by Chief Minister Vijay, mandates the closure of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) shops located within a 500-meter radius of educational institutions, places of worship, and bus stands.

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly member from Avadi Assembly constituency in Thiruvallur district told ANI, "It is a very good order. A lot of good announcements will follow. We look forward to good administration by our leader."

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