Why Bihar Might Be The Most Interesting Place On Earth

Invisible Middle Podcast ft. Mrityunjay Sharma
Who Destroyed Bihar? Jungle Raj, Caste & Crime

In this gripping episode, journalist and author Mrityunjay Sharma (of Broken Promises) exposes the harsh realities of Bihar’s Jungle Raj era under Lalu Prasad Yadav — marked by caste issues, rampant crime, mass kidnappings, and state collapse.

We dive into:
Caste massacres & lawlessness
Crime-politics nexus
Lalu vs Nitish: Power, betrayal & reform
Bihar’s broken image & why it persists
The Invisible Middle: Ordinary people trapped in chaos

A hard-hitting, fact-driven look at Bihar’s political decay and its lasting scars.

Time Stamps: -
00:00:00 - शुरूआत
00:02:24 - Bihar में जंगलराज
00:10:28 - Who is Responsible?
00:18:10 - “Caste System”- Invisible Middle of Bihar’s Present Situation
00:24:55 - Challenging Chief Justice of India ( रंगनाथ होशियार नागनाथ होशियार )
00:28:44 - जंगलराज kya था, कैसा था ?
00:38:39 - शहाबुद्दीन ka ख़ौफ़
00:44:26 - Naxalism ka उदय
00:50:44 - Downfall of Lalu Yadav
00:54:51 - Bahubali Culture
01:00:33 - अलकतरा घोटाला
01:03:11 - बिहार के मसीहा
01:08:54 - Brain Drain of Bihar
01:18:16 - Can Bihar Regain It’s Dignity?
01:21:06 - Outro