Veteran actor Sivakumar has called for the immediate closure of TASMAC outlets across Tamil Nadu, stating that the state-run liquor system has caused deep social damage and must be dismantled without delay.
Speaking to reporters, Sivakumar said, “TASMAC shops must be closed immediately. Enough of turning citizens into drunkards. Instead of hoarding crores and crores of wealth along with their family, they must bring light into the lives of the poorest people. This is my humble request.”
When asked by a journalist about the absence of explicit electoral promises on shutting down TASMAC outlets, Sivakumar indicated that his opposition to state-run liquor sales was longstanding. He said, “My gripe is not today – if you go back to the days of Kalaignar and start from there, I have been against it since then. Whether the next govt will do it, I don’t know, if they will do it, I will be very happy, if they do.”
Responding to a follow-up question on whether TASMAC operations had caused significant harm, the actor reacted sharply. He said, “Harm? You turn citizens into drunkards and then ask if there’s harm? I think someone in your own home drinks too. Remember, close to 40% of people have been ruined – keep that in mind.”
Reiterating his appeal, Sivakumar added, “My request is this to whoever comes to power, TASMAC shops must be closed immediately. TASMAC shops must be closed immediately.”
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