Tamil NaduWednesday, 13 May 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu revokes OSD (Political) appointment of astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit
On May 12, 2026, Tamil Nadu appointed and then revoked astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit as OSD (Political) to the Chief Minister, making it a governance-related current affair.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On May 12, 2026, the Tamil Nadu government issued and then revoked the order appointing astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit as Officer-on-Duty (Political) to Chief Minister Vijay.
Key specifics
- The appointment order was issued on May 12, 2026.
- The post was Officer-on-Duty (Political) to the Chief Minister.
- The appointee was astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit.
- The Chief Minister named in the order was Vijay.
- The order was later revoked after criticism, including from TVK allies.
Exam lens
Question type: State governance and administrative appointments, post names, date-based recall. TNPSC may ask the exact designation OSD (Political), the date May 12, 2026, and the fact that the order was revoked.