Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Withdraws Astrologer’s Appointment As OSD Amid Backlash
The move came amid massive criticism from alliance partners as well as rival parties, who targeted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government over the controversial appointment of the astrologer as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister’s Department
Aleesha Sam
Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 01:31 PM IST
High political drama unfolded in Tamil Nadu after Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay revoked the appointment of his astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister’s Department.
The move came amid massive criticism from alliance partners as well as rival parties, who targeted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government over the controversial appointment.
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