Babulal Marandi: Biography, Wiki, Career, Net Worth, Caste, Contact, etc.

Babulal Marandi is the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is known for his leadership and administrative skills, particularly during the formation of the state. Marandi has held various key political positions and is currently a significant figure in Jharkhand politics, focusing on development, social welfare, and good governance.

Profile Overview

Field	Details
Position	Member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
Constituency	Dhanwar
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Age	66 years (Born 11 January 1958)
Caste	Scheduled Tribe (Santhal)
Educational Qualifications	Graduate in Arts from Ranchi University
Profession	Politician
Political Career Highlights	First Chief Minister of Jharkhand, MLA for Dhanwar Constituency, Former MP, BJP State President
Constituency Focus	Infrastructure, Tribal Welfare, Education, Economic Development
Future Vision	Empowering Jharkhand with a focus on economic growth, development, and tribal rights

Note: Information about caste is taken from open sources and may differ from official records or self-declarations.

Net Worth

Babulal Marandi is known for his transparent financial dealings and has disclosed his assets regularly in his election affidavits.

Field	Details
Declared Assets (2024)	₹2.5 Crore
Declared Liabilities (2024)	₹10 lakh
Criminal Record	No criminal cases registered
Asset Breakdown	Includes residential properties, agricultural land, and personal savings declared in election affidavits

Notes:- The net worth will be updated soon.

This transparency reassures constituents that he is committed to clean governance, as he has declared his main assets from real estate and personal holdings to the public.

Political Journey and Achievements

Babulal Marandi has focused his political career on developing tribal regions, improving education, and building infrastructure in Jharkhand. As the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand, he laid the foundation for the state’s development and administrative structure.

1. First Chief Minister of Jharkhand (2000–2003):
   • Marandi was instrumental in the formation of the state and played a key role in setting up the initial governance framework.
   • His tenure focused on tribal rights, infrastructure development, and improving public services.
2. Founding the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik):
   • After parting ways with the BJP, Marandi founded the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) in 2006, advocating for development and tribal welfare.
   • In 2020, JVM merged with the BJP, strengthening Marandi’s position within the party.
3. Tribal Welfare Advocate:
   • Throughout his career, Marandi has championed the cause of tribal welfare, focusing on land rights and socio-economic empowerment.
4. Education Reforms:
   • Marandi has been a vocal advocate for educational reforms in Jharkhand, particularly in rural areas, ensuring access to education for underprivileged communities.

Dhanwar Assembly Election 2019

Here is the summary of Dhanwar Vidhansabha Constituency’s past election results.

Party	Candidate	Votes	%	±%
JVM(P)	Babulal Marandi	52,352	27.58%	+4.98
BJP	Lakshman Prasad Singh	34,802	18.33%	+0.41
CPI(ML)L	Raj Kumar Yadav	32,245	16.99%	-11.67
Independent	Anup Kumar Sonthalia	22,624	11.92%	New
AIMIM	Mohammad Danish	15,416	8.12%	New
JMM	Nijamuddin Ansari	14,432	7.60%	New
Independent	Tarkeshwar Gope	2,960	1.56%	New
Independent	Ravindra Kumar Singh	2,676	1.41%	New
NOTA	Nota	2,485	1.31%	-1.31
BSP	Dinesh Kumar Das	2,440	1.29%	New
Independent	Manoj Kumar	2,050	1.08%	New

Additional Details:

• Margin of Victory: 17,550
• Turnout: 1,89,838
• Registered Electors: 3,07,716
• Swing: -1.08
• JVM(P) gain from CPI(ML)L: +10.84

Future Vision for Dhanwar

Babulal Marandi envisions a progressive Dhanwar with a focus on economic growth, tribal rights, and sustainable development. His goals for the future include:

• Economic Empowerment: Promoting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to create job opportunities and boost the local economy.
• Tribal Land Protection: Advocating for tribal land rights and ensuring policies that protect the interests of indigenous communities.
• Infrastructure Development: Continued focus on improving road networks, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions in rural areas.
• Education: Ensuring better access to education and vocational training for the youth, especially in tribal regions.

Personal Life and Background

Babulal Marandi, born in Kodia Bank village, Jharkhand, to a Santhal tribal family, graduated from Ranchi University and began his career as a schoolteacher before moving into politics. He shaped his early political career by working with tribal communities, advocating for their rights, and pushing for Jharkhand’s statehood.

Field	Details
Full Name	Babulal Marandi
Age	66 years (Born 11 January 1958)
Educational Qualifications	Graduate in Arts
Caste	Scheduled Tribe (Santhal)
Profession	Politician
Spouse	Shanti Murmu
Place of Birth	Kodia Bank village, Jharkhand
Residence	Ranchi, Jharkhand

Note: Information about caste is taken from open sources and may differ from official records or self-declarations.

Commitment to Dhanwar

Babulal Marandi has consistently demonstrated his commitment to Dhanwar through his dedication to tribal welfare, economic growth, and transparent governance. As the first Chief Minister, he laid the groundwork for the state’s future and continues to work toward making Jharkhand a prosperous and inclusive state.

Public Perception and Engagement

Babulal Marandi is widely perceived as a leader who is deeply committed to the development of Dhanwar, particularly for tribal communities. His reputation for integrity and clean politics has earned him respect across the state.

Field	Details
Public Image	Known for tribal advocacy, clean governance, and development projects
Facebook Handle	https://www.facebook.com/yourbabulal/
Twitter Handle	Babulal Marandi Twitter
Instagram Handle	https://www.instagram.com/yourbabulal/?hl=en
YouTube Handle	N/A
Contact Details	Phone: +91 70041 73300 Email: yourbabulal@gmail.com
Permanent Address	Ranchi, Jharkhand

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Resources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babulal_Marandi, Wikipedia