In a swift response to mounting criticism, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has revoked the appointment of Radhan Pandit Vetrivel, an astrologer, as an Officer on Special Duty. This decision follows protests from various political factions, including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which is a key ally of Vijay's ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. Critics, including DMDK chief Premalatha Vijayakanth and Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil, condemned the appointment, arguing that it undermines the secular nature of governance and sends a troubling message to the youth. Vetrivel, who had previously predicted Vijay's electoral success, was to act as a media spokesperson, a role that critics deemed inappropriate for someone with his background. The Bharatiya Janata Party, despite having limited electoral success, appeared to support Vijay in this controversy, while other parties expressed their discontent with the appointment. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between traditional beliefs and modern governance in Tamil Nadu politics.