Shimla, Aug. 8 -- Former chief minister and leader of Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur on Friday lashed out at the state government on the deteriorating health services in Himachal Pradesh.

"The CM keeps harping that we are trying to provide the best health services in the state, whereas the ground reality is very different from this. Contrary to the claims of the government, the poor health system of the state is being exposed every day," said Thakur in a statement issued on Friday.

The statement comes in the backdrop of the social workers sitting on fast unto death demanding justice in the case of death of Balichowki resident, Rajni Sharma alias Manju, during delivery in Kullu hospital and the alleged misbehaviour with her family membe...