Rabri Devi is a prominent Indian politician, currently serving as the leader of the opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council. Her political journey is marked by her tenure as the chief minister of Bihar, a position she held almost continuously from nineteen ninety-seven to two thousand five. Notably, she is the first and only woman to have occupied this esteemed office in the state's history.
In addition to her role as chief minister, Rabri Devi has also served as the leader of the house in the legislative assembly and is a member of the Bihar Legislative Council. Her political career has been closely associated with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, a party that has played a significant role in Bihar's political landscape.
Rabri Devi is married to Lalu Prasad Yadav, a notable figure in Indian politics who served as the chief minister of Bihar from nineteen ninety to nineteen ninety-seven. Together, they have raised a family of politicians, including their sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, as well as their daughter Misa Bharti, all of whom are actively involved in the political arena.