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Astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel removed as OSD by Tamil Nadu govt amid row

Posted on: May 13, 2026 13:06 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel removed as OSD by Tamil Nadu govt amid row
THe Tamil Nadu regime on midweek revoked the fitting of astrologist Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as the ship's officer on special duty (OSD) to chief minister C Joseph Vijay. The development came just a day after the astrologer was appointment to the key post.Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, who is believed to have played a big role in Vijay's political journey, was given the role of Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister (Political).Him being assigned such an important position had sparked a big controversy, with DMK slamming the move. “What can an astrologer do? He can predict, that's all,” spokesperson TKS Elangovan had said. DMK's allies Manithaneya Jananayaga Katchi (MJK) and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) had also slammed the appointment.Who is astrologer Vettrivel?Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel is an important name amid political circles. Many leaders are said to have consulted him for his predictions, that he has been associated with for nearly four decades.Vettrivel also shares astrological advice through social media platforms in Tamil Nadu. Political observers believe former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa also spoke to him regarding decisions.Apart from his astrologer role, Vettrivel is also a spokesperson for the TVK and has long had close ties with chief minister Vijay.

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