Tamil Nadu

Vijay’s Liquor Ban Move: Bold Social Reform or Political Masterstroke?

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Vijay’s Liquor Ban Move: Bold Social Reform or Political Masterstroke?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops located near schools, colleges, places of worship and bus stands. This is being widely called a “liquor ban” online, but that wording is slightly misleading. It is not a full statewide alcohol ban; it is a targeted shutdown of … Read more

Vijay in Assembly: Can Cinema Stardom Survive Real Politics?

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Vijay in Assembly: Can Cinema Stardom Survive Real Politics?

Vijay’s first major Assembly moment as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has become one of the most watched political scenes of the week. The actor-turned-politician addressed the House after TVK’s rise to power, and his tone was noticeably different from the emotional energy of campaign rallies. In the Assembly, the real test was not crowd reaction … Read more