Shimla, July 31 -- 1 Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of failing to respond effectively to the recent disaster and neglecting the hardships of the people.
He alleged that in disaster-affected areas, residents are bearing the burden of opening blocked roads themselves, while the government is busy seeking political mileage.
Thakur said that generous villagers are providing their JCB and L&T machines, while locals are pooling money to buy diesel to keep the machines running.
These community efforts are the only reason several interior roads have been opened.
He accused Congress leaders of pressuring Public Works Department officials to pr...