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Vijay’s government revokes order appointing astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit as OSD (Political) to CM

The Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has revoked a Government Order appointing Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, an astrologer, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister. The appointment was made on May 12, 2026, but faced significant criticism, including from within the ruling alliance. The decision to revoke the order followed strong opposition, notably from DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant during Assembly proceedings.

Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel

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The Tamil Nadu government, on Wednesday (May 13, 2026), revoked its Government Order (G.O.), which appointed Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel – an astrologer – as the Officer on Special Duty (Political) to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, following criticism from various quarters, including those made in the Assembly earlier in the day.

The Vijay-led government on Tuesday (May 12) appointed Mr. Vettrivel to the post and it drew severe criticism, even from TVK allies. DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant, too, strongly opposed the decision on the floor of the Assembly on Wednesday. The revoking of the G.O. came soon after.

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Published - May 13, 2026 01:13 pm IST

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Vijay’s government revokes order appointing astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit as OSD (Political) to CM

The Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has revoked a Government Order appointing Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, an astrologer, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister. The appointment was made on May 12, 2026, but faced significant criticism, including from within the ruling alliance. The decision to revoke the order followed strong opposition, notably from DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant during Assembly proceedings.

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