'Rajguru' criticism from allies and opposition forces Vijay to revoke appointment of personal astrologer as his OSD

Chennai, May 13 -- Public resentment and ridicule as well as strong rebuke from allies and the opposition alike, forced Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK President C Joseph Vijay to revoke the appointment of his personal astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as his Officer on Special Duty (OSD - Political) within 24 hours on Wednesday.

The New Delhi-based renowned astrologer, also a spokesperson for the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was appointed as OSD for the Chief Minister only on Tuesday, raising the hackles of the Congress, VCK, Left Parties and the IUML, which demanded reconsideration of the decision.

It had an echo in the assembly during the debate on the confidence vote sought by the Chief Minister. Allies, who offere...