Venkaiah Naidu the VP of India said that violent protests were wrong in Democracy. He was hinting at Padmavathi and people announcing cash rewards left and right. Venkaiah said while protesting, some people go overboard and announce rewards.
“Whether these fellows have that much money or not, I doubt. Everyone is announcing Rs. 1 crore reward. Is it so easy to have Rs. 1 crore?” he said.
“This is not acceptable in a democracy. You have the right to protest in a democratic manner, go to the appropriate authorities…you cannot physically obstruct and can’t give violent threats. Let us not undermine the rule of law,” he said.
Venkaiah Naidu read out names of previously banned films like Haram Hawa, Kissa Kursi Ka and Aandhi. “You have no right to take laws into your own hands. At the same time, you don’t have the right to hurt the sentiments of others,” Naidu said.
