page_title: Politics of Bihar
section_title: Pre-Independence
hierarchical_section_title: Politics of Bihar / History / Pre-Independence
caption_attribution_description: English: Dr Rajendra Prasad with his close colleague &amp; nationalist Bihar Vibhuti Dr. Anugrah Narain Sinha taken during 1917 Gandhian Sataygraha at Bihar. This picture was taken in 1917 when Prasad &amp; Sinha accompanied Mahatama Gandhi in Champaran and became incharge there. Historic Picture of the eminent public figures taken during 1917 MK Gandhi's famous Satyagraha movement of 1917 in Bihar. हिन्दी: देशरत्न डाक्टर राजेन्द्र प्रसाद और बिहार विभूति डा.अनुग्रह नारायण सिन्हा
context_page_description: The Politics of Bihar, a state in eastern India, is characterised by dominance of regional political parties. Currently, there are four main political parties: Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal, Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress. All four along with some smaller regional parties like Rashtriya Lok Samata Party, Hindustani Awam Morcha, Jan Adhikar Party and Rashtriya Jan Jan Party are playing vital role in Bihar politics while Lok Janshakti Party is also an important player in Bihar politics. Bihar is currently ruled by Janta Dal and Bhartiya Janata Party coalition.
context_section_description: Bihar was an important part of India's struggle for independence. Gandhi became the mass leader only after the Champaran Satyagraha that he launched on the repeated request of a local leader, Raj Kumar Shukla, he was supported by great illumanaries like Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Anugrah Narayan Sinha and Brajkishore Prasad.
caption: Rajendra Prasad and Anugrah Narayan Sinha with local wakils during Gandhi's visit to Champaran(1916)
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