What is the culture TODAY. Ancient india is different from modern india, the faster we realize this the better. Bihar has produced giants of wisdom in ancient india, it only produces Lallus today. Pakistan today is were Takshashila existed, but you what the situation is today. Dont take this as a personal attack. I am as much a Upite/Bihari as I am a Marathi or any other indo-ethinicity. UP/Bihar has a problem there is no doubt, denial will only postpone your introspection. Decay is always from the within. I gave you a simple hint about the status of women, Manu Smriti says a family which does not respect women, will be a family in poverty (both of knowledge and of wealth), the same holds true for a society as well as a nation. Hindi belt did produce many freedom fighter, but post independence you have produced nothing. Your opposition to English makes it clear that you are opposed to expanding your little circle and moreover hindi holds no more special position than any other regional language. Stop blaming parties and start looking at your homes (again dont take this personally).