New Delhi: A day after criticism from the opposition, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Victory On Wednesday, it canceled the appointment of its astrologer Radhan Pandit as officer on special duty.Moments after the floor test, the government issued a circular stating, “The order issued regarding the appointment of Thiru Ricky Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political) quoted in reference 2 is cancelled.”This comes as several parties objected to Vijay’s decision and claimed that personal beliefs should not shape governance.Earlier on Tuesday, Vijay had appointed his close aide, astrologer and party spokesperson Ricky Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as Officer on Special Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister.The appointment was officially confirmed through a government order issued on Tuesday by the Principal Secretary to the Government.A government circular said Vetrivel will act as political aide to Chief Minister Vijay and assist in matters related to political coordination and advisory functions within the Chief Minister’s Office.Ricky Radhan Pandit Vetrivel is widely known in political and media circles as an astrologer who has close links with CM Vijay.Over the years, he has emerged as a visible figure around the actor-turned-politician during major political and personal events.Following the launch of TVK, he was subsequently appointed as one of the party’s official spokespersons and became actively involved in defending and articulating the party’s position in televised debates and public forums.Vetrivel is considered part of Vijay’s trusted inner circle and has played a role in political communication and coordination since the party’s formation.