Bihar boasts of one of the most fascinating political histories in India. As the state heads to Assembly polls this month, The Indian Express brings a series of articles that tell the history of Bihar politics through the tenure of its 23 chief ministers. This article tells the story of Bindeshwari Dubey, Bihar’s 16th CM. You can click here to read about his predecessor, Chandrashekhar Singh. The next edition will focus on his successor, Bhagwat Jha Azad.

When Chandrashekhar Singh’s government took charge in Bihar, it was already beset by serious allegations of casteism and administrative inefficiency. The influential faction led by former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra seized every opportunity to attack him, often publicly. Despite the Congress (I) party securing a comfortable major

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