Rabri Devi

ModernPoliticianIndia1955 — ?

India first female CM from a backward caste.

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Quick Facts

Born

1955

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)52

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score49.1

Rabri Devi — Complete Timeline

1997 AD

Became Chief Minister of BiharPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Chief MinisterBiharRJD

Impact: regionalconstructive

1999 AD

Second term as Chief Minister of BiharPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Chief MinisterBiharRJD

Impact: regionalconstructive

2004 AD

Third term as Chief Minister of BiharPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Chief MinisterBiharRJD

Impact: regionalconstructive

2005 AD

Defeat in the 2005 Bihar electionsPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Election DefeatBiharRJD

Impact: regionaltragic