'Failed to predict his own fate': What led to astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel's removal as CM Vijay’s OSD?
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government swiftly revoked the appointment of astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty within 24 hours.
The decision followed widespread political backlash from opposition parties and even allies, who questioned the appointment of an astrologer to an official government role, citing concerns over secularism and scientific temper.
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