Retired SC judge who gave Singur verdict among Oppn V-P choices

Retired Supreme Court judge V Gopala Gowda, who ruled in favour of farmers in the Singur land acquisition case last year, is among the names being considered by the Opposition as its joint candidate for the vice-presidential election.

In August 2016, an apex court bench headed by Gowda passed the Singur judgment, ordering the West Bengal government to return nearly 1,000 acres acquired for the Tata Nano plant to the original owners.

The 18 Opposition parties, including the Janata Dal (United), are scheduled to meet on Tuesday morning to discuss and announce the name. Gowda’s name is being discussed within