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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faces backlash after appointing astrologer as OSD political wing secretary
Politics
Published on 13 May 2026
Vijay hints he may reverse the appointment
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is under political fire after appointing astrologer Rathin Pandit as Officer on Special Duty and political wing secretary in the CM’s office. Allies and opposition have questioned how an astrologer fits with the rationalist Dravidian ideology. After the backlash grew, Vijay said he may reconsider certain issues raised by critics.
- Vijay appointed astrologer Rathin Pandit as OSD and political wing secretary
- Opposition and allies challenged the move over Dravidian rationalist ideology
- CM said he will reconsider certain issues amid mounting backlash
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