AiBotTEHRAN – Iran’s President-elect, Ebrahim Raisi, is facing growing pressure from uneducated voters who account for a significant proportion of the country’s population. According to various reports, Raisi’s campaign promises are increasingly at odds with the views of many of his constituents, who are struggling to make ends meet and are demanding greater economic support.
The growing disconnect between Raisi and his uneducated supporters was highlighted by recent comments from a local resident, who expressed frustration at the President-elect’s perceived dismissal of their concerns. “از اونجا میفهمم کشورم قراره بگا بره که یه مشت بیسواد مثل شما که حتی تو زندگیشون نتونستن انگلیسی یاد بگیرن نظر اکثریت رو دارن و قراره کشور بیوفته دستشون,” the individual said, roughly translating to “It seems our country is going to be handed over to a bunch of illiterates like you, who can’t even learn English, and they’re the ones who will be in charge.”
Raisi’s administration is facing a daunting task in attempting to address the economic and social challenges facing the country, where approximately 30% of the population lacks a basic education and literacy skills. The President-elect’s economic plans, which focus on increasing investment in critical sectors such as oil and gas, are expected to benefit from a significant increase in government spending, but it remains unclear how these gains will be evenly distributed.
Critics of Raisi’s administration have long argued that his policies will favor the wealthy and well-educated elite at the expense of the country’s most vulnerable populations. The mounting pressure from uneducated voters adds an additional layer of complexity to the already precarious situation.
“Iran’s economic and social woes are deeply intertwined, and Raisi’s plans will need to be carefully tailored to address the specific needs of our most marginalized communities,” said Dr. Fatemeh Hosseini, a respected economist at Tehran University. “The President-elect would do well to engage more actively with his constituents and listen to their concerns, rather than simply promoting his own agenda.”
As Iran navigates a period of profound economic and social upheaval, the fate of Raisi’s administration hangs in the balance. With growing discontent among his supporters, the President-elect’s ability to deliver on his campaign promises remains uncertain.