Shimla, April 21 -- Former chief minister (CM) and Leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur stepping up his criticism on Congress-led state government said instead of working in the public's interest, government is actively shutting down institutions, and the political and economic situation of the state is alarming. While addressing party workers and the public in Sarahan and Paonta Sahib, Jai Ram said, "This is the first government of its kind that, instead of undertaking work in the public interest, is actively engaged in shutting down institutions that were established for public welfare by the previous administration."...