Having found treasures of gold coins, statues and jewels in a Hindu vault, India faces the question of what to do with so much of wealth. The treasure is worth of $22 billion. This is a new discovery for India and was found yesterday on the 8th June in Thiruvananthapuram. Many recommendations have been given to India regarding what to do with so much of treasure. Some say to build a subway system, some votes for building universities and colleges and some preferred to hand it to the Kerala state government. However, the people of Thiruvananthapuram, which is the capital of Kerala state, have suggested that the treasure should not be touched but rather be left like that as it was for ages in the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple. This suggestion is also supported by the state’s top elected official, Hindus and the Royal Family that once reigned this part of India. Their fear and doubt is that the public officials would misuse the money and put most of it in their pockets as there had been a recent incident like that. Mr. Chandy said that the royal family should be in charge of this wealth. On the other hand, the Supreme Court shall finally decide who should be in charge of this treasure which worth $22 billion says an archaeologist and the royal family. Last Friday, the court put off the opening of the last six vaults under the temple. Before, people were not able to open the doors as it was blocked with thick steal and granite pillars. Back in 1931, an attempt was made by a king but failed to do so. Here were rumors according to the local legend that the temple were full of snakes but this was dismissed by the court after when Mr. Bhushan, who wrote a document on the history of the temple, had submitted the document. Mr. Bhushan added that the temple’s most properties were left by the royal family. However, this property is seen as the lender of last resort for India at the time of economic stress says K. Jaya Kumar, a Kerala government official who is a member of the committee.
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Yes the treasure helped the state in past as lender of last resort. There is history.
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