Acharya Prashant explains that in a democracy, people get the leaders they deserve because leaders are chosen through the collective will of the citizens. He points out that while people often complain about the quality of political leadership, they themselves cast votes based on superficial factors like caste rather than merit. In a democratic setup, a politician cannot lead from the front; they are forced to follow the masses to secure their position. If a leader tries to go against the popular, often ignorant, will of the majority, they are quickly removed from power through the frequent election cycles in India. Therefore, a politician is essentially a follower of the public's whims rather than a visionary guide.
