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In the charged atmosphere of late 1990, when the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi movement was at its peak, two brothers from Kolkata — Ram Kothari and Sharad Kothari — quietly emerged as unlikely heroes. Born into a modest Marwari family, they had grown up hearing stories of Lord Ram’s birthplace and felt a deep, personal connection to the cause.
When the call for kar seva (volunteer service) in Ayodhya was announced, the young men, barely in their twenties, did not hesitate. Leaving behind the comfort and safety of their home, they travelled from Kolkata to the heart of the movement, joining thousands of volunteers who believed they were part of a historic mission.
On October 30, 1990, amid heavy police presence and strict prohibitory orders, the brothers performed an act that would etch their names into the movement’s lore. Defying the cordon, they scaled the Babri Masjid structure itself and planted a saffron flag at its summit — a symbolic gesture that electrified supporters and enraged the authorities.
Just days later, on November 2, 1990, Ayodhya witnessed one of its most violent episodes. Police opened fire on the crowds of kar sevaks. In the chaos, Ram and Sharad were both struck by bullets. They died together, becoming martyrs in the eyes of the movement’s followers.