Chennai, May 12 -- In a move that has invited ridicule online and criticism from the allies of the TVK government, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Tuesday appointed his personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as an Officer on Special Duty (Political).
Known as the close aide of the Chief Minister, the renowned astrologer, had earlier predicted the victory of TVK in the assembly election and Vijay's ascent to the office of Chief Minister. He is also one among the spokespersons of the TVK.
A Government Order, appointing Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as OSD, was issued by the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Reeta Harish Thakkar. The appointment takes effect from the date of his joining duty.
Predictably, t...