Previous government took no constructive action to curb drug abuse in Tamil Nadu: Guv Arlekar

[00:00:00]The foremost ideal of this government is to preserve public peace, to uphold the rule of law, to curb curb crimes against women with an iron hand, and to create a safe safe environment for women and children.

[00:00:17]This government will take every stringent, firm, and swift action against those indulging in sexual violence against women and antisocial activities, and will secure for them the maximum punishment under the relevant provisions of law.

[00:00:34]The Singapenn special task force created for ensuring safety of women and children by sanctioning 2,545 new posts, 319 four-wheeler patrol vehicles, 101 two-wheelers, and drones at financial outlay of rupees 354 crores will perform its assigned task in an outstanding manner.

[00:01:02]Over the past few years, drug culture has taken deep root in roots in Tamil Nadu.

[00:01:10]The previous government took no constructive action to curb it.

[00:01:14]The primary cause of the breakdown of law and order in Tamil Nadu has been the widespread availability of drugs.

[00:01:24]The government will work diligently to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu. To this end, the this government has issued orders of for the formation of a special drug prevention force in every district.

[00:01:40]This government is taking every measure necessary to completely eradicate the movement of drugs.

[00:01:46]As a government that is deeply concerned with the welfare of the public, this government has closed 717 retail liquor outlets situated within 500 m of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands immediately upon assuming office.

[00:02:10]Necessary stringent rules will be framed and enforced in order to completely eradicate the movement of illicit liquor, illegal sale of liquor, and to tightly regulate this sector.

[00:02:24]Through this malpractices in excise and legal distribution will be curbed and the socio-economic environment of the state will be restored.