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CM Vijay revokes ‘astrologer’ appointment: When the politician admitted he’s a ‘firm believer’

The Indian Express·Entertainment Desk·20 days ago
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Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu recently. (Credit: Facebook/@CMOTamilnadu) Actor-politician C Joseph Vijay faced his first controversy during his stint as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu recently, when his move to appoint his astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vetrivel , as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) sparked significant hue and cry. Following massive backlash, the Tamil Nadu government was forced to revoke its order appointing Vetrivel as OSD to the Chief Minister on Wednesday, May 13, less than 24 hours after its issuance. The rollback came soon after Vijay won the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and following attacks from both rival outfits and the allies of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Several opposition leaders, including Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth , reportedly questioned the rationale for appointing an astrologer to an important political-administrative role.…

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