At a glance: Rabri Devi, a semi-literate homemaker who became Bihar CM

New Delhi: Like a conventional Indian homemaker, Rabri Dvi has personified strength and support for her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav. Politics was never Rabri's cup of tea. Not even in her wildest of dreams had she thought of entering the dusty bowl of politics. But little had she known that while extending her support to her husband in every aspect, she would be expected to take charge of his position and govern the state of Bihar for not just once but for three times.Married at an early age of 14, Rabri was a usual homemaker. Born in Gopalganj district of Bihar, Rabri was not even able to complete her junior schooling. Comfortable speaking the Magahi language, Rabri could never lay her hands on much linguistic skills. So much so that she was not even able to sign or speak in Hindi initially. A teacher was appointed by her husband Lalu who taught her to sign her initials.A little educated lady who had never even thought of walking the corridors of Indian politics was made the chief minister of Bihar which till date is considered to be one of the most unexpected events of Indian politics.Rabri's world was limited to the four walls of her house and the first time she stepped out of those walls, it was to take charge of the Bihar state.After Lalu was charged in the multi-crore fodder scam, he was asked to quit his position hence leaving the chair of Chief Minister empty. Lalu transferred the power to his wife Rabri and she took over as the Chief Minister of becoming the first ever woman CM of Bihar. It was speculated that the transfer of power was only on paper and it was still Lalu who was ruling through wife Rabri.Married at a very early age, Rabri grew amidst political activities around her. Probably that is where from Rabri extracted her qualities of a leader which she used after to control Bihar.The journey of a usual housewife which began on July 25 1997 made Rabri travel the corridors of power in Bihar. Rabri tasted politics when she expected the least.Let's have look at some interesting photographs of Rabri with her family: