Dharamshala, April 12 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the state BJP and questioned why the party "failed" to stand with the state government before the Centre on crucial issues such as the revenue deficit grant (RDG) and disaster relief.

Sukhu while addressing mediapersons in Una asked why BJP leaders did not accompany the government to meet the Prime Minister when the state was fighting for its rightful dues.

The CM alleged that during the BJP's tenure, Himachal Pradesh was burdened with a debt of Rs.76,633 crore. He alleged that the previous government distributed nearly Rs.5,000 crore in "freebies during election time, which weakened financial discipline". Despite receiving significantly ...