In response to growing criticism, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has revoked the appointment of Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The decision comes after opposition parties, including the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), condemned the appointment, labeling it as inappropriate for a government position. A legal challenge has also been filed by practicing lawyer R Rathi in the Madras High Court, questioning the legitimacy of Pandit's appointment. Pandit, who has over 40 years of experience in Vedic astrology, had previously predicted a 'tsunami victory' for Vijay in the elections. Despite the controversy, the ruling Tamil Nadu government, led by Vijay's party, the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK), successfully passed a trust vote by a margin of 144 to 22. Vijay has asserted that his government will operate with 'horse-speed' and dismissed allegations of horse-trading related to the trust vote.