George Canning vs Rabri Devi

Canning was appointed Foreign Secretary, a role he held until 1827. He pursued a policy of non-intervention in European affairs, recognized the independence of Latin American republics, and supported Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire.

As Foreign Secretary, Canning negotiated the Treaty of London with France and Russia, which demanded an armistice in the Greek War of Independence and offered mediation. This led to the eventual independence of Greece from the Ottoman Empire.

George Canning became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in April 1827, succeeding Lord Liverpool. His appointment was controversial due to his support for Catholic emancipation, leading several Tory ministers to resign.

Canning died on August 8, 1827, after only 119 days as Prime Minister, making his tenure the shortest in British history. His death was attributed to pneumonia or tuberculosis, and he was succeeded by Lord Goderich.

Canning advocated for the removal of legal restrictions on Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom. His stance caused a split in the Tory Party, with opponents like the Duke of Wellington refusing to serve under him.

Rabri Devi was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar after her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav was forced to resign due to the fodder scam. She became the first female Chief Minister from a backward caste in India.

Rabri Devi led the RJD to victory in the 1999 Bihar elections, securing a second term. Her government focused on social welfare and caste-based politics, but faced criticism for poor governance and law and order.

Rabri Devi won a third term as Chief Minister in the 2004 elections. Her tenure continued with the same policies, but the state's development indicators remained low, leading to criticism from opposition parties.

Rabri Devi's RJD was defeated in the 2005 Bihar assembly elections, ending her 8-year tenure as Chief Minister. The loss was attributed to poor governance and the rise of Nitish Kumar's JD(U)-BJP alliance.