In the video of Bachan’s consultation, the candidate could be seen requesting the astrologer to feed the particular bird.
Four parakeets kept in two cages were seized as this violated the Wildlife Protection Act and the astrologer brothers were later let off with a warning, (iStock)
Two roadside astrologers who predicted the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) candidate’s victory in the 19 April Lok Sabha election with the help of their parakeet were arrested for keeping parakeets caged but were later released, a forest department official said on Wednesday, 10 April. Four parakeets in cages were seized and the brothers were later let off with a warning.