Babulal Marandi is an Indian politician known for his role in the state of Jharkhand. He was the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand, serving from November 2000 to March 2003. Marandi is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been active in state and national politics for several years. In addition to his role as Chief Minister, Marandi has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and has held various positions within the BJP. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of Jharkhand and has been involved in various social and political initiatives throughout his career.