Chennai, May 13 -- Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) MLA MH Jawahirullah welcomed the newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's decision to close 717 TASMAC liquor shops located near schools, colleges, religious places and bus stands across the state.

MH Jawahirullah hoped that the government would impose a total prohibition on the consumption of alcohol.

"I welcome the order. It is the right decision. We hope total prohibition will also come in Tamil Nadu. We have to think about the next generation. Our party's stand is that all TASMAC shops and other liquor shops in the state should be closed," he told ANI.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK leader Selvi S Keerthana also welcomed the decision and said women across the state wer...