Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Withdraws Astrologer’s Appointment As OSD Amid Backlash

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 SamUpdated: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 01:20 PM IST
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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, India Today reported.

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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