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The hottest and most sensational issue which is being talked about in the entire nation and across the world is the treasure trove found in the Padmanabha Swamy temple in Kerala. While the estimates are touching the sky, the biggest question of truth one has to answer is-where will all this wealth go from here and what would be made of it. Well, given the strong presence of corruption and greedy mindset of our leaders, it can be put as, who gets to eat it.
Already, the media is showing over enthusiasm by coming up with declarative statements like Countryâs problems are solved, Kerala tourism will develop by leaps and bounds, the temple will become richer than Tirumala and Vatican city. For now, the experts say that including the antique treasure, the count of the wealth will cross Rs 2 lakh crores. But coming to the media predictions, one thing is a fact- what they stated will never happen.
On one side there are the Travancore kingâs descendants and the protectors of the temple, also there is the temple trust which will not allow the temple wealth to go out, there is always the presence of people and organizations who will do their own bit to make some noise. Ultimately, it is the government which has to get additional security to protect the wealth. So, the best that can happen is instead of wasting resources and money on protecting the wealth, the temple officials, ministers, govt officials will eat the money finally.
The hard fact is, whenever there is money unearthed or good fortune got, the people in power will eat giving the name of the system but it will never reach the common people or for their welfare. Sometimes it is better if such things are not found. To add to the woes, there is always the terrorist eye which can fall on these riches and anything can happen.
-Venkat Arikatla, Chief Editor ([email protected])