Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has said that giving violent threats and announcing rewards for physical harm is not acceptable in a democracy. <br/><br/>Speaking at a literary festival in New Delhi on Saturday, Mr Naidu warned against undermining the rule of law in the country. <br/><br/>He said, there is now a new problem over some films where people feel that they have hurt the sentiments of some religions or communities, and that has led to protests.<br/><br/>Stressing that he was not talking about a particular film, but in general, Mr Naidu read out names of previously banned films like Garam Hawa, Kissa Kursi Ka, and Aandhi. <br/><br/>His remarks assume significance amid protests by many groups against Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed film Padmavati, alleging that the movie distorts history. The Vice President also warned against selective condemnation, and said, it is wrong to link it to religion.<br/><br/>Mr Naidu said, India always believed in pluralistic traditions and ethos, and never allowed narrow and bigoted views or practices to rear their ugly heads. <br/><br/>He reiterated that while the freedom of speech is a fundamental pillar of free society, yet it is not absolute, and is circumscribed by reasonable restrictions. He said, dissent is agreeable but disintegration is not acceptable.