PERSONAL INFORMATION
Other name: Babu Lal Marandi
Profession: Politician, Tribal Activist
Known for: Being the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand
Date of Birth: 11 January 1958 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2023): 65 Years
Birthplace: Kodia Bandh village, Giridih district, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Ranchi
Religion: Hinduism [2] Dainik Bhaskar
Caste: Santhal (Scheduled Tribe) [3] Babulal Marandi – Affidavit
Food Habit: Vegetarian
Age: 65 Years
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EDUCATION
School: • Primary schooling at a government school at Giridih • Class 10th at Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Baghmara, Jharkhand • Intermediate at Giridih College, Sonbad, Jharkhand Note: In high school, he secured second class.
College/University: • Giridih College, Sonbad, Jharkhand • Ranchi University
Educational Qualification(s): • BA at Giridih College • Post-graudation in geography at Ranchi University [1] Babulal Marandi – Affidavit
PHYSICAL STATISTICS
Height (approx.): in centimeters – 170 cm in meters – 1.70 m in feet & inches – 5’ 7”
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse: Shanti Murmu (homemaker)
Children: Son(s) – 3 • Anup Marandi (killed by Maoists in October 2007 in Jharkhand) • Piyush Lal Marandi • Sanatan Marandi Daughter – 1 • Shankhani Marandi
Parents: Father – Chhotu Lal Marandi (deceased) Mother – Mina Murmu
Siblings: Brother(s) – 2 • Nunulal Marandi (politician) Sister(s) – 2 • Maisuni Devi (she went missing from Jharkhand in 2012 and was located by the police in 2020 in an ashram in Rajasthan)
Wife: Shanti Murmu
MONEY FACTOR
Car Collection: He owns two cars, a Tata Safari, and another car.
Income (approx.): In the financial year 2017-18, his income was Rs. 10,36,924. [5] MyNeta
Assets/Properties: Movable Assets • Cash Rs. 11,87,000 • NSS, Postal Savings: Rs. 1,00,000 • Bank Deposits Rs. 26,55,567 • Motor Vehicles Rs. 3,40,000 • Jewellery Rs. 1,20,000 • Other Assets (Revolver Gun) Rs. 2,12,000 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land Rs. 32,60,000 • Commercial Buildings Rs. 3,11,25,000 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). [6] MyNeta
Net Worth (approx.): Rs. 3,62,80,567 Note: The net worth was for 2019. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). [7] MyNeta
OTHER INFORMATION
Political Party: • Bharatiya Janata Party (1989-2006) (17 February 2020 – present) • Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) (24 September 2006 – 17 February 2020)
Political Journey: • Became a member of the BJP (1989) • Contested and lost the 1991 general elections from the Dumka constituency on BJP’s ticket • Served on the Union Cabinet Sub-Committee for Minorities and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in 1992 as a special invitee • Assumed the post of the secretary of the BJP in Bihar in 1994 • Contested and lost the 1995 Bihar Legislative Assembly polls from the Dumka constituency • Assumed the post of the president of the BJP’s Vananchal State Committee in Bihar in 1995 • Contested and lost the 1996 general elections from the Dumka constituency • Contested and won the 1998 general elections from the Dumka constituency • Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests (1998-1999) • Contested and won the 1999 general elections from the Dumka constituency • Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests (13 October 1999 – November 2000) • First Chief Minister of Jharkhand (2000-2003) • Contested and won the 2004 general elections from the Kodarma constituency • Member of the committee on Human Resource Development (2004) • Member of the Committee to Review the Rate of Dividend Payable by the Railway Undertaking to General Resources • Resigned as an MP (22 May 2006) • Established the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) (24 September 2006) • Contested and won the 2009 general elections from the Kodarma constituency on JVM(P)’s ticket • Contested and won the 2014 general elections from the Dhanwar constituency • Contested and lost the 2019 general elections from the Kodarma constituency • Contested and won the 2014 Jharkhand Legislative Assembly elections from the Dhanwar constituency • Re-joined the BJP (17 February 2020) • Assumed the post of the leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly (24 February 2020) • Became the BJP’s Jharkhand state president (July 2023)
Hobbies: Reading, Listening to folk music
Sports: Archery, Football
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Babulal Marandi is a prominent Indian tribal activist and seasoned politician, best known for his role as the inaugural Chief Minister of Jharkhand, a position he held from 2000 to 2003. A key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Marandi’s political journey began during his university years at Ranchi University, where he became a pracharak after joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). His commitment to social and political causes was evident early on, as he transitioned from working as a primary school teacher in his hometown to devoting his time fully to the RSS, reflecting his dedication to the ideals of the organization.
In the late 1980s, Marandi’s political ambitions took flight when he moved to Dumka to serve in the Santhal Parganas division and subsequently joined the BJP in 1989. His leadership capabilities were recognized when he became the president of the Bihar State Adivasi Morcha in 1992. Despite facing challenges, such as losing the 1995 Bihar state assembly elections and being defeated by Shibu Soren in the 1996 Lok Sabha elections, Marandi’s tenacity paid off when he won the 1998 general elections with 601,894 votes. Under his leadership, the BJP celebrated a significant victory in the Jharkhand region, winning 12 out of 14 Lok Sabha seats. His determination to create jobs through the Khadi and Village Industries task force further demonstrated his commitment to economic development.
Marandi’s pivotal role in the establishment of Jharkhand, which emerged from Bihar in 2000, marked a significant chapter in his political career. As the first Chief Minister of the newly formed state, he focused on advancing infrastructure projects, including enhancements to road and rail networks and improvements in educational facilities. His vision for Greater Ranchi aimed to alleviate the challenges posed by urban overpopulation. However, political pressures led to his removal from office in 2003, whereupon he resigned from the BJP in 2006 due to ideological differences, famously stating that the nation’s aspirations should prevail over individual interests.
Despite a setback in the 2019 elections, where he was defeated by BJP candidate Annpurna Devi, Marandi’s political journey took a new turn when the BJP and his own party, Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik), merged in February 2020, a significant event attended by key political figures including Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During this merger, Marandi expressed that the BJP had been in dialogue with him as early as 2014, indicating a long-standing relationship and collaborative vision for the state. Beyond his political endeavors, Marandi is also known for his commitment to environmental conservation and his passion for travel, with journeys that have taken him to various countries around the globe, including France, South Africa, and Thailand, enriching his perspective on diverse cultures and global issues.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.