My politics, like my clothes, will be black and white: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday used his first major public rally after assuming office to push back against criticism of his attire, attack the DMK's political culture and position the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as the state's principal political force.

Addressing a Thanksgiving Rally in Tiruchirappalli, Vijay questioned why his choice of wearing suits had become a topic of political debate and said clothing was not a privilege reserved for those in power.

"Now several people are talking about us wearing suits. Why can't we wear a suit? Can only those with power wear suits? There is nothing like that," he told supporters.

Vijay



said his clothing carried a message rather than a fashion statement.

"Am I wearing suits in different colours? Only two colours, black and white. It is just to show that Vijay will be black and white in everything. I don't have to say it, but you all know what that black denotes," he said.

The remarks came during a rally organised to thank voters following TVK's maiden Assembly election victory, which propelled the actor-turned-politician to the Chief Minister's office.

The Chief Minister also responded to comparisons between his electoral debut and that of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR.