Shimla, Feb. 28 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jai Ram Thakur over his allegations that temple trust funds were being "misused" for the Sukh Ashray scheme. He said that no funds were being used for the scheme.

Addressing the media, CM Sukhu criticised the BJP's claims and clarified, "There is no mention of temple money being used for the Sukhashray Scheme. If a child falls under this category and requires school fees or any other financial assistance, we have authorised the Deputy Commissioner (DC) to take care of such expenses."

"The District Commissioner will ensure that the fees and other necessary expenditures are covered. This is a fully budgeted schem...