Why Poverty Exists Even in Developed Cities?
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The Reality of Government, System, Capitalists, and Big Companies
We often think that poverty doesn’t exist in developed countries and big cities.
But the truth is that in cities like New York in the USA, many parts of Europe, and big cities in China, thousands of people are still forced to live on the streets.
The question is:
With so much development happening,
why are the poor getting poorer
and the rich getting richer?
Why does this happen? Understand this first:
Today's system runs on money and records.
Whoever has:
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Money
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Proper identification and documents
gets jobs, loans, and houses easily.
But a person who:
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Loses their job
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Falls into illness or debt
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Breaks down due to mental stress
gradually falls out of the system. Once out, it’s very hard to get back on track.
What does the government do, and why is it not enough?
The government creates schemes for the poor, such as:
But often:
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Paperwork is complicated
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Help does not reach the right people
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Budgets and resources are limited
So, relying only on the government cannot fully solve the problem.
How do capitalists and big companies dominate?
Big companies usually follow this method:
First:
They sell their products very cheaply, so small artisans and companies shut down.
Then:
Once they control the market, they slowly increase the price.
Example:
Jio initially gave free SIMs, then introduced a ₹149 recharge, and now the same recharge costs many times more.
This happens with:
How advertising changes our thinking
Today we are taught that:
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Local and open-market products are “fake”
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Mall and branded products are “best”
This idea is created through:
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Advertising
We don’t think about:
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How many chemicals are used in the product
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How the factory pollutes rivers
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How air, water, and land are affected
Because of this, most of our hard-earned money goes to big companies and a few rich people.
Why do the rich get richer?
It is said that:
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Around 60% of a country's wealth is with just 1% of people
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The remaining 99% live on only 40% of the money
This is not a coincidence, it is the result of the system.
Why does the government listen more to big companies?
Because big companies:
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Have lots of money
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Fund political parties during elections
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Influence laws and policies to benefit themselves
That’s why often:
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The system
listens more to the rich than the common person.
Why do social crimes increase with capitalism?
When money and greed become the highest priority, the most harm happens to:
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Poor families
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Women and children
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Tribal communities
Human trafficking, bonded labor, and exploitation often rise in areas where people live in hardship and the system is weak.
Example: Epstein Case – Simple Explanation
In the USA, a very wealthy man named Jeffrey Epstein was accused of committing crimes with underage girls.
Many powerful people were reportedly connected to him.
This case became worldwide news because:
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He had a lot of money and influence
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The truth was hidden for many years
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Law enforcement acted very late
It shows that when too much money and power are concentrated in one place, even the system can come under pressure.
👉 These incidents are not limited to one country; similar events happen around the world.
Why are tribal and poor workers exploited in cities?
After moving to cities:
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They get contract work
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Wages are low
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Housing is inadequate
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They don’t know the law
So, they are easily exploited.
Why don’t they return to villages?
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Village land and forests are gone
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Employment opportunities are limited
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Families break apart
So the poor belong neither fully to the village nor the city.
Solution: How can everyone live equally?
This change will not happen overnight.
Not everyone can move to villages at once.
But:
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People who have land
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Who lost their city jobs
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Or whose income is not enough
should gradually try to return to villages.
1️⃣ Returning to villages is important
Villages are not just a place to live; they are the foundation of life.
People with farmland should:
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Grow grains first (rice, wheat, lentils, chickpeas)
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Grow vegetables near the house
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Use organic fertilizers
Production may be low for 1–2 years, but will increase later.
Excess produce can be sold:
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Clothes
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Necessary goods
Prefer buying from small artisans, not big companies.
2️⃣ Start small village businesses
Such as:
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Goat and poultry farming
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Homemade soaps and shampoos
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Dairy products: yogurt, ghee, cheese
Focus on trust and quality, not just profit.
3️⃣ Buy local products
If we decide: “We will buy products made by people like us,”
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Money will circulate in the village
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Small businesses will grow
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The gap between rich and poor will decrease
4️⃣ Government responsibility for essentials
Essentials like:
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Hospitals
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Emergency medicines
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Electricity
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Water
should be government responsibilities, not private companies.
Electricity: Solar energy can be adopted
Water: Every village should have ponds and rainwater recharge
Conclusion
Equality does not come from law alone;
it comes from people’s mindset and buying habits.
When people support local businesses:
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Villages become stronger
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Nature is protected
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No one is forced to live on the streets
True development is where people can live with:
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Their home
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Their land
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Their dignity
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