Dharamshala, April 5 -- Senior BJP leader and former minister Bikram Thakur launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, alleging that both its intent and policies on tourism are "questionable" and aimed at benefiting select individuals.
Reacting to recent statements by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) Chairman Raghuvir Singh Bali, Thakur on Saturday claimed that internal discord within the ruling Congress has come out in the open, with leaders blaming each other to safeguard their political image amid deteriorating governance.
He pointed out an apparent contradiction in the government's approach, stating that while HPTDC hotels are being described as loss-making and in need of financial ...