This refers to the report "Aversion to dhoti in clubs draws ire in Tamil Nadu" (July 15). The row over a high court judge and two others being denied entry to the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) in Chennai for wearing a vesti (dhoti) to a book launch is unnecessary. The protest by lawyers and some political parties sounds hypocritical since politicians are known to change their sartorial style to suit the occasion, while lawyers dutifully appear in robes in courts. Making an issue out of what is purely a matter of adhering to a prescribed dress code is unfortunate. When the visitors to TNCA are expected to come attired in a manner as stipulated by the association, not following it to a T is a clear violation of the rules. Instead of robes, if the lawyers turn up in traditional wear, will the judges accept it? Will it not be against what is acceptable in the courts? The justification by violators and others that dhoti is a symbol of Tamil culture is untenable since it contradicts with the exclusive prerogative of TNCA to enforce rules on its premises.
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