Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:42am on 12 May 2026,Tuesday Politics
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has appointed his longtime astrologer and spiritual advisor, Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister following the TVK government’s formation. Vettrivel, who reportedly advised Vijay on the “auspicious” timing for his swearing-in ceremony, has remained closely associated with the actor-turned-politician throughout his political journey. Known in Tamil Nadu political circles for advising several senior leaders, including former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, Vettrivel had publicly predicted TVK’s strong electoral performance before the Assembly polls. TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly and later secured support from Congress and VCK to form the government. (PC: India Today)
