‘Why Pakistan’s flag, but not India’s, at Davos?’:Indore’s Dr. Rohini says India’s WEF representation was strong but disappointing; targets MP Chandrashekhar

Dr. Rohini Ghavari, a UN scholar and PhD holder from Indore, on Sunday questioned the absence of India’s national flag at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, even as Pakistan’s flag was prominently displayed. Taking to social media platform X, Dr. Ghavari wrote that while India’s representation at Davos was “excellent”, the absence of the Indian tricolour raised concerns. She pointed out that Pakistan’s flag appeared in the third position among several countries, whereas India’s flag was missing. “More than the disappointment of not seeing India’s flag, it was disturbing to see Pakistan’s flag displayed, despite Pakistan’s standing at WEF being far lower than India’s,” she wrote. Dr. Ghavari tagged the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in her post and used the hashtags #WEF2026, #Davos2026 and #Switzerland. She also shared photographs showing the display where Pakistan’s flag was visible but India’s was absent. ‘World looking towards India’ Speaking to Bhaskar, Dr. Ghavari said there was no doubt that India was being viewed globally as a major economic and strategic force. “The whole world is looking towards India as a new hope. A major deal with the European Union is expected soon, which could help reduce Europe’s dependence on China,” she said. She also noted that participation by nearly ten Chief Ministers from different Indian States at the forum reflected the country’s growing economic and political influence on the global stage. Why WEF 2026 matters for India According to media reports, WEF 2026 is considered a crucial platform for India to project its economic strength, investment potential and long-term development vision. The forum has brought together political leaders, policymakers and industry heads from across the world, offering India an opportunity to position itself as a key destination for global investment and strategic partnerships. India’s presence at WEF 2026 From humble beginnings to global recognition Dr. Ghavari belongs to the Valmiki community and hails from Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Her father works as a sanitation worker at an insurance hospital in the city. Despite her modest background, she has gained international recognition through education and academic achievement. She pursued higher education in Switzerland, received a PhD scholarship worth approximately ₹1 crore, and completed her doctorate in Business Administration. Earlier, she studied BBA in Foreign Trade and later earned an MBA in Marketing. UN scholar and social work Dr. Ghavari has been associated with the United Nations as a scholar in Switzerland for the past five years. She also runs a non-governmental organisation working on social issues. She moved abroad for studies in 2019 and has remained active in public discourse, particularly on issues related to representation, social justice and India’s global standing.