No one is in shock in India. Only people in shock are those who expected zero attendees but now see that only few insignificant ones have refused. They are shocked and dejected.
This response was expected right when it was decided that, an event related to G20 would be held in Kashmir. Actually it's just one of the events related G20 and not the main one where Heads of Governments attend.
The main event is planned in Sep 23 in Delhi. Heads of Governments would attend that. Let’s see how many refuse to attend that.