Shimla, March 26 -- Launching a scathing attack on the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in the state, leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said, "The government's policies have pushed the state into a deep financial crisis".

Speaking to the media after returning from New Delhi, Thakur said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and apprised him in detail about the prevailing economic situation in the state. He said a visit by the Prime Minister to Himachal Pradesh is likely soon, adding that "extensive discussions were held on all key issues, the results of which will be visible shortly."

Talking to the media on assembly premises, Thakur held the Sukhu government responsible for the deteriorating fiscal health o...