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Strict legal action against those selling illicit black-market liquor

Promised in the manifesto

The TVK government will take strict legal action against vendors, suppliers, and abettors involved in the manufacturing and sale of spurious, illicit, and black-market liquor.

From the manifesto: Inbam (Joy) › 10. People's Government; Truthful and Honest Governance › D. Law and Order and Justice, see page 89

Where it standsSaid

Announced on 23 May 2026. No budget mention or order recorded yet.

The government announced it will take strict action against those involved in the illicit liquor trade.

So far

Instructions to district field workers for monitoring and eliminating illicit liquor

Not yet seen

Specific details on legal proceedings against manufacturers or suppliers are not yet seen.

Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.

Documents behind this

23 May 2026 · Press release
DIPR press release 21787
- Strict action will be taken against persons and colluding officials if any rule violations are found.
- District field workers must continuously monitor and eliminate illicit liquor brewing, transport, and sales.
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