For example, in Kerala, political parties have highly developed networks right down to the grass roots, and most people are educated and vocal. Yet, these citizens too need local political leaders to play the role of intermediaries between them and the government. Every morning, outside the houses of local political leaders in Kerala, there are dozens awaiting their turn for an audience. There are two key reasons why, even in a highly literate state like Kerala, ordinary people look for intermediaries. For one, government resources are limited and thus demand far outstrips supply, like in,
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