"Narendra Modi, who speaks against corruption, has no transparency in his functioning. Modi during his tenure has failed to appoint Lokayukta in the state which has left the common man with no option to complain against the state government's corruption," he told reporters.
Justice Mehta, a retired Gujarat High Court judge whose appointment as Lokayukta was opposed by the Modi government, had yesterday declined to accept the post, saying the controversy had "denigrated" the office of the anti-graft watchdog.
The Congress leader said despite massive investment the state government-run Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation has not managed to produce gas from its single well.
Singh said the government would want passage of the Lok Pal Bill if the Opposition allowed Parliament to function.
"The Lokpal bill which was referred to the standing committee has been sent back to Parliament. If the Opposition allows Parliament to function, we can see the passage of the bill which is one of the election promises of the Congress party," he said.