Shimla, May 1 -- : BJP state spokesperson Sandeepani Bhardwaj on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, claiming that even ruling party legislators were now expressing concern over the plight of farmers and orchardists in the state.

Reacting to a recent statement by Congress MLA Kuldeep Rathore from Theog, Bhardwaj termed the situation "ironic" and said it reflected the "complete failure" of the state government. He alleged that Congress leaders themselves were being compelled to seek relief measures from their own government, exposing its inefficiency.

Bhardwaj said that several parts of the state, particularly Shimla district, had witnessed hailstorms in recent days, causing extensive damage to ap...