Historically, poverty and illiteracy have plagued our nation, even after independence. The colonial imposition of English as the primary medium of instruction dismantled the Gurukul system, which was once the foundation of high literacy and numerous pre-Western discoveries.
Political illiteracy allowed a single family to dominate politics, prioritizing their own interests and maintaining power by portraying themselves as benefactors to the impoverished masses. Had the masses been politically literate, they could have removed these leaders earlier and significantly improved their living conditions.
