New Delhi, March 8 -- Congress MP Manoj Kumar said on Sunday that the position of President should be kept above caste, religion, and community and should be respected with dignity.

"She holds the supreme post as President of India, and we should keep it above caste, religion, and community. If we won't pay respect to the position, then who will? But it should also not be involved in politics. It should have been treated with respect and dignity during her visit, with all protocols observed..." he said.

The remarks come after President Murmu publicly expressed disappointment with the West Bengal government over the arrangements made for the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, West Bengal, on Saturday. President Murmu also...