Brahmanyan
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It is gratifying to note that Kerala Chief Minister Mr.Oommen Chandy has made it clear that the treasure trove unearthed at Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, belongs to the Temple and it would be protected within the Temple itself. "The wealth belongs to the temple since it was offered to Lord Sree Padmanabha" he said.
"The State Government is committed to providing adequate security to the treasure trove and the state police would be entrusted with the task. It is the duty of the State Government and the people of Kerala to protect the treasure trove,'' said Chandy."
Former temple affairs minister and CPM leader G Sudhakaran echoed his views. “Neither the temple affairs department, nor the government should touch the antique property,” he said.
While majority of Hindu community wants the treasure to be left with the temple, Retired Judge V.R.Krishna Iyer, however, has stated that the wealth should be used for eliminating poverty. "A national trust to be formed to manage it" He said.
But after the recent exposure of scams, the question is, do we really tap all the national wealth and use it wholly for the welfare of the nation?
Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.
"The State Government is committed to providing adequate security to the treasure trove and the state police would be entrusted with the task. It is the duty of the State Government and the people of Kerala to protect the treasure trove,'' said Chandy."
Former temple affairs minister and CPM leader G Sudhakaran echoed his views. “Neither the temple affairs department, nor the government should touch the antique property,” he said.
While majority of Hindu community wants the treasure to be left with the temple, Retired Judge V.R.Krishna Iyer, however, has stated that the wealth should be used for eliminating poverty. "A national trust to be formed to manage it" He said.
But after the recent exposure of scams, the question is, do we really tap all the national wealth and use it wholly for the welfare of the nation?
Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.