My politics, like my clothes, will be black and white: Vijay on why he wears suits

Key points

• 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?