Tamil Nadu government appoints Rickey Pandit Vettrivel as OSD (Political) to CM Vijay
The Tamil Nadu government's appointment of an astrologer as an Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister has sparked controversy. Opposition leaders and critics argue that the appointment undermines the government's duty to promote a scientific temper.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between traditional beliefs and secular governance in Indian state politics.
The Tamil Nadu government has appointed Rickey Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political). The terms and conditions of his appointment are expected to be issued later.
The article presents the appointment and the subsequent criticism from various political figures in a balanced manner.
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