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Many people believe that illiterates should not be given the right to vote and contest elections. They say that since the illiterates can't read they can't understand the policies of the government. They cannot give any suggestions to the government. Others believe that every person has ability to understand what is beneficial or harmful to them. No one remains illiterate because of one's own will. The responsibility for their lack of education is on government and society without the right to vote and contest elections, the illiterate will not be able to put pressure on the representatives and government for their rights, what is your opinion in this regard?

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Illiterates are well able to understand what is beneficial or harmful to them and should not be debarred from taking part in the electoral process whether as voters or candidates.