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20 SourcesTamil Nadu, India
thebalanced.newsTamil Nadu CM Vijay Appoints Astrologer Radhan Pandit as Officer on Special Duty
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has appointed his personal astrologer and TVK spokesperson, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) in the Chief Minister's Office. Known for predicting Vijay's electoral success and describing his horoscope as a "tsunami horoscope," Radhan Pandit has over 40 years of experience in astrology and has advised several political leaders, including former CM J. Jayalalithaa. The appointment follows TVK's strong performance in the 2026 Assembly elections and reflects the growing influence of personal advisors in Tamil Nadu politics.
Political Bias
16%76%8%
Sentiment
58%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 20 sources
● Left 16%● Center 76%● Right 8%
The article group presents perspectives primarily focused on the political appointment of Radhan Pandit, highlighting his role as an astrologer and advisor to CM Vijay. Coverage includes references to his past associations with various political figures across parties, without endorsing or criticizing the appointment. The sources frame the story as a political development with cultural and spiritual dimensions, reflecting both administrative and symbolic aspects.
Sentiment — Neutral (58/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, emphasizing Radhan Pandit's experience and his accurate prediction of Vijay's political rise. While some sources note the unusual nature of appointing an astrologer to a political office, the coverage largely avoids sensationalism or criticism, focusing instead on factual reporting of the appointment and its context.
How 15 sources covered this story
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Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 May, 09:26 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1812 May, 09:26 amVijay Appoints Astrologer Who Predicted His Win As Officer On Special Duty To CM
- 2timesnow12 May, 09:53 amVijay's Astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel Appointed 'Officer On Special Duty' In Tamil Nadu Government
- 3moneycontrol12 May, 09:58 amCM Vijay appoints astrologer Radhan Pandit as political OSD in Tamil Nadu CM office- Moneycontrol.com
- 4hindustantimes12 May, 09:59 amVijay's astrologer Vettrivel appointed officer on special duty to Tamil Nadu CM
- 5mint12 May, 09:59 amCM Vijay appoints personal astrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, who predicted TVK win, as OSD Today News
- 6oneindia12 May, 10:04 amWho Is Radhan Pandit, Vijay's Astrologer and Now OSD?
- 7news1812 May, 10:18 amAstrologer Radhan Pandit appointed Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Officer on Special Duty
- 8opindia12 May, 10:24 amVijay appoints astrologer as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Tamil Nadu government after election sweep prediction
- 9thetribune12 May, 10:26 amAstrologer Radhan Pandit Vettrivel appointed OSD to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay - The Tribune
- 10indianexpress12 May, 10:43 amVijay appoints his astrologer as OSD: Who is Radhan Pandit Vetrivel?
Lens Score breakdown
33/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Principal Secretary to GovernmentChief Minister's OfficeTamil Nadu Government
Political
TVKTamil Nadu Chief MinisterTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Sources analysed
- 20
- Last analysed
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- Chief ministerTamil NaduVijay (actor)RadhanAstrologyTamil Nadu Legislative AssemblyPanditJ. JayalalithaaIndian National CongressNumerologyAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
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