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<div>Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil on Tuesday questioned the posting of "an astrologer" as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) by the TVK government.</div>
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<div>Former IAS officer Senthil reposted on his 'X' handle, a copy of the letter purportedly appointing Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as OSD to the Chief Minister with immediate effect.</div>
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<div>"Beats me. Why would an astrologer require an OSD position?? Can anyone explain?" wrote the MP for Tiruvalluvar constituency.</div>
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<div>The letter, dated May 12, is going viral online. However, official confirmation of the posting is awaited.</div>
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