Kejriwal condemns anti-Padmaavat protests, accuses state govts

Expressing concern over violent protests against film 'Padmaavat', Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said such incidents are not good for the already "dwindling" economy of the country.
Condemning the attack on a school bus by protesters in Gurgaon, Kejriwal said "more disgusting is the complicity of those governments" which are "allowing such incidents through their inaction".
If the governments and the courts cannot ensure that a movie is "released and run safely", how will investments flow into the country, the chief minister asked.
"If all state govts, central govt and SC together cannot get one movie released and run safely, how can we expect investments to flow in? (sic)" Kejriwal tweeted.

He said that such a situation where investments are discouraged is bad for job creation.
"...Forget FDI, even local investors wud feel hesitant. Not gud for already dwindling economy. Bad for jobs (sic)," the chief minister said.

Yesterday, participating in the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told top CEOs that India means business and presents an exciting opportunity for global businesses.
A day before Padmaavat's release, protests have started in various parts of the country by groups which claim that the film distorts history and insults Rajput queen Padmavati, charges which have been denied by its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

In Rajasthan, people carried out rallies, blocked roads and damaged vehicles in different parts of the state.
In Gurgaon, hundreds of supporters of a fringe Rajput group today protested violently despite prohibitory orders imposed in the city.
The Haryana Roadways bus was torched near Bhondsi village on Sohna road allegedly by Karni Sena supporters, police said.
However, there was no loss of life.
Reacting to the incident in which a school bus was attacked by protesters in Gurgaon, Kejriwal tweeted, "Utterly shameful. More disgusting is the complicity of those govts who r allowing it thro their inaction."
Kejriwal's deputy Manish Sisodia also condemned the protests against 'Padmavaat' movie.