13 Firebrand champions of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Movement

Lal Krishna Advani

The original poster-boy of Hindutva, Lal Krishna Advani spearheaded the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi campaign. Advani still faces a criminal trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Pramod Mahajan

A strategic planner for the BJP, Pramod Mahajan suggested the rathyatra instead of a padyatra for Advani and played a key role in executing it alongside emerging leader Narendra Modi.

Ashok Singhal

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, Ashok Singhal was the chief architect of the Ram Mandir movement. Singhals leadership continued until his retirement in 2011.

Murli Manohar Joshi

Known as the professor of the BJP, Murli Manohar Joshi was present at the Babri Masjid site during its demolition in 1992.

Uma Bharti

A prominent woman leader of the Ram Mandir movement, Uma Bharti faced indictment by the Liberahan Commission for her role in the Babri Masjid demolition.

Sadhvi Ritambhara

A firebrand Hindutva leader, Sadhvi Ritambhara played a significant role in the pre-Babri Masjid phase of the Ram Mandir movement.

Kalyan Singh

Kalyan Singh was in office on December 6, 1992, during the Babri Masjid demolition, defending the state governments decision not to use force against karsevaks.

Vinay Katiyar

A firebrand Bajrang Dal leader, Vinay Katiyar became the general secretary of the BJP after the Ram Mandir movement.

Praveen Togadia

Known for his aggressive speeches, Praveen Togadia built his Hindutva image during the Ram Mandir campaign.

Vishnu Hari Dalmiya

An industrialist deeply involved in Hindutva politics, Vishnu Hari Dalmiya played a crucial role in the Ram Mandir campaign. Co-accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case, Dalmiya passed away in January 2019 at the age of 91.

Bal Thakre

Bal Thakre

Yogi Adityanath

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the one who can be held responsible for making the dreams of Karsevaks true, by constructing the Mandir, where it should be. Jai Shree Ram.