Union labour minister, Oscar Fernandes apologized for his controversial remarks about trade unions. Meanwhile, the central government has distanced itself from the statements of union minister. Oscar also assured stern actions against the culprits of the murder of the CEO of an Italy based-company in Noida.

Union commerce minister, Kamal Nath, termed the violence at the Graziano Transmissions India as very unfortunate and said that the government would not allow such happening in future. He said that India is known for its investment friendly policies and government is committed to provide amicable environment to the investors.
 
Sensing the gravity of the matter, the external affair minister, Pranab Mukherjee also discussed the situation with his colleagues, Shivraj Patil and A K Antony. It is recalled that the corporate houses have strongly condemned the remarks of Union labour minister which forced him to seek apology.

Meanwhile, CPI leader, D Raja said in a statement that industry should not exploit the rights of the labours and learn a lesson from the incidence of Noida.