Where there is illiteracy, it becomes difficult to make democracy successful. Because many qualities such as sacrifice, sympathy, selfless service of the country, discipline, fraternity, etc. are needed to make democracy a success. The people should also have the sense of understanding political, economic and social problems facing the country. The citizens can acquire these qualities only through literacy. But as far as possible, education should be free and the rich and the poor should be given equal opportunities for their development. The citizens should strive for mental and physical development through education. Otherwise employment shall prove harmful for democracy. In short, ideal citizens are prepared through education without which democracy cannot become successful.