President Ram Nath Kovind subtly attacks Padmaavat protesters in his Republic day eve address

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday made a veiled attack on the protests against controversial Hindi movie ‘Padmaavat’, saying disagreements should not mock a fellow citizen's dignity and personal space. The President's attack in his first Republic Day eve address to the nation came against the backdrop of violence in some states by supporters of Rajput outfit Karni Sena who opposed the release of the Sanjay Leela Bansali-directed film on Thursday. The Karni Sena has been protesting against the period film because they allege that it shows the 14th Century Rajput queen Rani Padmaavati, also known as Padmini, in less than honourable light.