No posters, no public nuisance: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s fresh order after liquor shop crackdown
Vijay, Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister, continued his first full day in office with a second major order after shutting down hundreds of liquor outlets — directing party workers not to place banners, posters or public displays that inconvenience people.
Earlier in the day, Vijay ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops located within 500 metres of schools, places of worship and bus stands.
By afternoon, his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), issued a strict message to cadres, asking them not to erect banners, posters, or similar displays in public spaces for birthdays, personal celebrations, or political events if they obstruct traffic or inconvenience the public.
TVK warns cadres of strict action
In a statement posted on X, the party said TVK was founded solely for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu and reminded members of the responsibility entrusted to them by the chief minister.
தலைமை நிலையச் செயலக அறிவிப்பு
— TVK Party HQ (@TVKPartyHQ) May 12, 2026
கழகத் தோழர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் வணக்கம்.
தமிழ்நாட்டு மக்களின் நலன் ஒன்றையே குறிக்கோளாகக் கொண்டு தொடங்கப்பட்டதுதான் தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம். தமிழ்நாட்டு மக்களின் ஏகோபித்த நம்பிக்கையைப் பெற்ற, தமிழ்ச் சொந்தங்களின் குடும்பத்தில் ஒருவராக இருக்கக்கூடிய…
The party also warned that strict action would be taken against anyone creating public disturbances through banners, celebrations or similar activities.
If enforced seriously, the directive could mark a shift in Tamil Nadu’s political culture, where oversized posters and roadside banners of political leaders are common across cities and towns.
Public spaces often used for political branding
Across the state, public spaces are frequently used for giant cut-outs, banners and celebratory displays featuring senior leaders, local representatives or politically connected individuals.
Such displays often appear during birthdays, family events and political anniversaries, sometimes drawing criticism over safety concerns and misuse of public land.
Trust vote likely this week
Vijay is expected to face a trust vote in the Assembly later this week, possibly on Thursday.
TVK made a stunning electoral debut by winning 108 of Tamil Nadu’s 234 seats, ending the decades-long dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
His government currently has outside support from Indian National Congress, Left parties and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), taking the alliance tally past the majority mark of 118 seats.
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