A political controversy has emerged in Tamil Nadu following Chief Minister Vijay's appointment of his personal astrologer, Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty in the Chief Minister’s Office. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from various political parties, notably the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK). During ongoing trust vote proceedings in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, VCK leaders questioned the implications of appointing an astrologer to a significant administrative role, emphasizing the need for prioritizing scientific thinking over astrology in governance. They expressed concern about the message this appointment sends to the public. Similarly, the DMDK sought clarification on the astrologer's credentials, arguing that such appointments send a negative message to the youth. The controversy intensified as opposition leaders used the floor test as a platform to criticize the government's blending of astrology with official governance. Despite the backlash, the Vijay government has not publicly addressed the opposition's concerns regarding this appointment.