<h1>Minister Questions Motivations Behind TASMAC Raids, Accuses Political Opponents of Undermining Government Efforts to Close Outlets</h1> Tamil Nadu's Electricity and Prohibition Minister questioned the basis for raids on the state-owned TASMAC, alleging they were politically motivated due to the achievements of the DMK government. The raids, conducted by an unnamed agency, were criticized for lacking transparency regarding the initiating FIR and its registration year. The Minister accused political opponents, particularly from the BJP, of using these raids to undermine the government and obstruct its initiatives. He highlighted the government's efforts to phase out TASMAC outlets, noting the closure of 603 shops since the DMK assumed power in 2021.