Shimla, Feb. 6 -- Intensifying verbal attack on the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in the state, the BJP accused the state government of pushing the state into a severe financial crisis due to its "false guarantees and irresponsible promises".

Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said, "The state government's guarantees have completely devastated the economy of Himachal Pradesh. The reality is that these guarantees are unsustainable. Over-borrowing had further worsened the situation. The state now requires tough and corrective decisions to come out of the crisis".

"This Union Budget is not about populist announcements. The focus is on creating a strong infrastructure ...