Vijay Removes Astrologer As Officer On Special Duty After Criticism

Tamil Nadu’s ruling TVK – fresh off a dramatic trust vote win Wednesday morning – has rolled back the appointment of an astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty (Political). Radhan Pandit Vetrivel had been named to party boss and chief minister Joseph Vijay’s staff, but his appointment triggered protests from TVK critics and rivals, as well as a key ally – the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which has offered its two seats in support of the chief minister.