It's also partly cultural, imo. Most Indians believe in reincarnation [1] and also believe that the current state one is in is because of "mistakes" from one's "previous life." (aka karma)
That gives rise to extreme apathy, zero sympathy for folks on the lowest rungs of society, and a general lack of credence in effecting change.
That gives rise to extreme apathy, zero sympathy for folks on the lowest rungs of society, and a general lack of credence in effecting change.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reincarnation#Hinduism