Mandi, March 3 -- Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri made a firm declaration in Mandi on Sunday clarifying that the State Government will not appropriate temple funds for any of its schemes.
Agnihotri, speaking to journalists during his visit as the chief guest for the Madhya Jaleb procession at the Shivratri festival, emphasized that the Language and Culture Department - overseeing temple affairs under his jurisdiction - remains committed to protecting sacred resources. "Temple funds will never be diverted for government activities," he stated, addressing concerns that have recently surfaced in political circles.
Agnihotri also shed light on the past usage of temple funds, noting that they were only used for exceptio...