India, May 12 -- In a sweeping action, newly sworn in Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of over 700 liquor shops in the state, directing the execution of the order within two weeks, according to a government notice.

The closure has been ordered for only Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation-operated (TASMAC) liquor shops. Follow Tamil Nadu news live updates

This action is among the first orders by actor-turned politician Vijay after taking oath as chief minister on Sunday, May 10. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu election and formed government with the support of a several other winning parties, who helped him reach the majority mark of 118 in t...