Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Opposition Criticizes Goa Lokayukta Appointment in 2013
After retiring, a judge was appointed as Goa's Lokayukta, an ombudsman, in 2013.
However, the opposition parties, like Congress, were upset because they believed that the judge was selected by the Chief Minister of Goa to be a 'yes man.'
They argued this violated the law.
Protests took place when he was about to start his job, with people waving black flags in protest.
Before, the Chief Minister had promised to appoint this role to address corruption.
Former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy was appointed Goa's Lokayukta in 2013.
The appointment faced opposition from Congress and NCP.
Opposition parties claimed Reddy was handpicked by BJP CM Manohar Parrikar.
They alleged the appointment violated the law.
Protests occurred with black flags at Reddy's oath-taking.
- Who
- B Sudershan Reddy, Congress, NCP, Manohar Parrikar.
- What
- Appointment of B Sudershan Reddy as Goa's Lokayukta and the subsequent controversy.
- When
- 2013 when appointed and during oath-taking.
- Where
- Goa, India.
- Why
- Opposition parties believed the appointment was politically motivated and unlawful.
Opposition's View
Government's View
Appointment Legitimacy
Opposition's View
The appointment was politically motivated and violated the law.
Government's View
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Appointee
- B Sudershan Reddy
- Position
- Goa's Lokayukta
- Year of Appointment
- 2013
- Opposition Parties
- Congress, NCP
- Allegation
- Handpicked by Manohar Parrikar
- Protest
- Black flags at oath-taking