Sundaram Clayton managing director Venu Srinivasan said the controversy which was effectively stalling an 'iconic project' like the Nano was very unfortunate.
"We have in Ratan Tata one of the most socially conscious business leaders of our times. Their record of caring for all stakeholders in general and the community in particular is unparallelled. Considering the national importance of this project, it would be unfortunate if political considerations, come in the way of India's progress," Srinivasan said.
In another development Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath stuck to his stand that Centre can facilitate resolution of the Singur issue, disagreeing with his Cabinet colleague Kapil Sibal who said the Union government has no role in a dispute revolving around land for the Nano project.
"Centre can play a role if required. If they desire to facilitate any discussion on this...it will keep the investment environment in the country and West Bengal alright," Nath told reporters in New Delhi.
His views were in stark contrast to the views expressed by Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal who earlier stated that, "There is no role for the central government...it is for the state government to decide."
Image: A temporary police camp at the dharna site
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