Vijay's Week 1 report: Big orders against liquor, an astrologer U-turn, plus a ‘rebel’ subplot in CM's thriller debut
Vijay's first week as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has been marked by significant policy changes and political drama. He ordered the closure of numerous TASMAC liquor shops and established a new all-women security force, while also facing backlash over the appointment of an astrologer. The week concluded with a surprising show of support from rebel AIADMK MLAs during a crucial trust vote.
- ▪Vijay ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within two weeks.
- ▪He established a new all-women security force across the state.
- ▪The appointment of an astrologer as an advisor was quickly rescinded after public outcry.
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Vijay's Week 1 report: Big orders against liquor, an astrologer U-turn, plus a ‘rebel’ subplot in CM's thriller debutClosing hundreds of TASMAC liquor shops was among his key orders, as was a focus on women's safety; but there were at some major political twists tooUpdated on: May 18, 2026 1:18 PM ISTBy Aarish ChhabraShare viaCopy link Vijay is no stranger to thrillers and Week 1 box-office impact. True to form, the actor-turned-politician's first week as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu has been nothing short of a thriller. Supporters of Vijay in Mumbai's Dharavi celebrate after he took oath as the CM of Tamil Nadu.
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