Charging the opposition for its plans to drag decision on FDI to Parliament, the government on Sunday said the sensationalism over the last few years has caused enormous damage to India’s image and hoped the enthusiasm of foreign investors would now be bolstered by recent firm decisions.

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma made it clear that there will be no going back on allowing 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail as it is a decision cast in stone and said the government is ready to face any challenge over it in Parliament.

Speaking on board on the PM’s special aircraft the Commerce Minister asserted that a government cannot be expected to have vetting of its policy and endorsement of executive decisions either by ideological opponents some or those who have partisan agenda.

When asked about the Walmart Controversy, he said the investigation is on and he has no comments to make.

Asked to comment on a move by former UPA ally Trinamool Congress to bring No-Confidence Motion on FDI during the Winter Session of Parliament beginning on November 22, Sharma said, there can be difference of opinion and it is expected of the opponents of the government to take a position with regard to policy decisions.

At the same time, the Minister asserted, “the government is confident” of demonstrating its majority in Parliament and “facing any challenge and continuing with its good work.