Chandigarh, Nov. 12 -- Former Haryana minister Sampat Singh on Wednesday criticised the state government for failing to formulate a comprehensive policy to regulate paying guest accommodation in cities. This has put thousands of students at risk and depriving municipal bodies of potential revenue, he said.

In a statement, the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader said that thousands of students from rural areas and other districts move to cities like Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak, Sonepat, Ambala, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Gurugram, Panchkula and Faridabad for higher education and preparation of competitive examinations in coaching centres and academies. "However, the government has failed to provide adequate hostel facilities in and around educatio...