CHENNAI, June 27 -- The state opposition on Friday hit out at the Tamil Nadu government after it appointed Venkata Narayana K as the state government's special representative at New Delhi for a year.

According to an official release issued by chief secretary M Sai Kumar, "sanction is accorded for the creation of a temporary post of Special Representative to the Government of Tamil Nadu for a period of one year with effect from the date on which the appointee takes charge."

"The terms and conditions on appointment of Venkata Narayana K as Special Representative to the Government of Tamil Nadu at New Delhi will be issued separately," the release said.

Narayana is the producer of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and chief minister...