After PM's Davos speech, fringe holds nation to ransom: India's global image takes a hit?

It was a dichotomic Wednesday for the Modi government at the 48th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as India tried to a portray an investor friendly image to global business honchos while fringe groups, including the Karni Sena, went on rampage in Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh against the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie Padmaavat.

As these groups attacked a school bus with 30 students and three teachers on board in Haryana, and damaged vehicles and blocked roads in other states, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu — who is powering India’s drive in Davos — said that the government will not allow such people to take law into their hands, and ensure peace and stability for potential investors.