DMK Criticizes Appointment of Astrologer as Chief Minister's Advisor
Astrologer can only predict: DMK jibe at CM Vijay's new OSD
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party criticized the appointment of astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan stated that astrologers can only make predictions and emphasized the need for proper advisors within government roles.
- 01DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan criticized the appointment of an astrologer as an advisor to the Chief Minister.
- 02Elangovan emphasized that astrologers can only predict and lack official government authority.
- 03He defended the DMK's stance against caste-based divisions, contrasting South India's societal structure with that of North India.
- 04Elangovan refuted allegations of financial mismanagement against the DMK, asserting that no funds have been wasted.
- 05The remarks followed Chief Minister Vijay's criticism of the previous DMK government's financial record.
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party has publicly mocked the appointment of Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, an astrologer and spokesperson for the Tamil Nadu-based party, as Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan remarked that an astrologer can only make predictions and highlighted the necessity for proper advisors to fulfill government roles. Elangovan also defended the DMK's position against caste-based social divisions, stating that South India maintains a more equitable society compared to the North, where caste divisions are prevalent. Furthermore, he addressed allegations of financial mismanagement against the DMK, asserting that no funds have been wasted and emphasizing the benefits of the party's schemes for the underprivileged in Tamil Nadu. This response came after CM Vijay criticized the DMK for its significant debt of ₹10 lakh crore (approximately $1.2 trillion USD) and accused them of depleting the state's treasury.
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The appointment of an astrologer as an advisor raises concerns about governance and the effectiveness of decision-making in Tamil Nadu.
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