Shimla, Sept. 1 -- The Leader of Himachal Pradesh Assembly and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on launched a scathing attack on the state government, accusing it of failing to respond effectively to the recent disaster in Chamba and alleged that the CM was attending political programmes in Bihar.

"The government has completely failed during this disaster. While the Assembly session was underway and a major disaster struck Chamba, the Chief Minister was attending political programmes in Bihar. There is a big difference between the figures given by the CM and Deputy CM in the House," Thakur said on Monday.

"In Chamba, the disaster exposed the system. Large numbers of people are still stranded. The government's first priority should be...