Ram Vilas Vedanti, Former Lok Sabha MP, Passes Away; CM Yogi Condoles His Demise

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Lok Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh, Ram Vilas Vedanti, passed away on Monday. He was 67, and was suffering some health issue. As per the reports, he passed away in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressing his grief, posted on X, ''The passing of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Andolan's key pillar, former MP, and revered saint of Vashishtha Ashram at Shri Ayodhya Dham, Dr. Ramvilas Vedanti Ji Maharaj, to Goloka is an irreparable loss to the spiritual world and Sanatan culture. Humble tribute to him! His departure marks the end of an era.'' 

He added, ''His life of sacrifice, dedicated to the service of religion, society, and nation, is an inspiration to us all. We pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed soul a place at His divine feet and bestow strength upon the grief-stricken disciples and followers to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!''

Deputy Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh Government, Rajendra Shukla expressing his grief, wrote, ''The passing away of former MP and renowned saint Dr. Ramvilas Vedanti (Vedanti Ji Maharaj) is an irreparable loss for Indian society, Sanatan culture, and devotees of Lord Ram. As a prominent saint of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, he chose the path of penance, sacrifice, and struggle for decades for the construction of Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

He added, ''He not only united the devotees of Ram through public awakening but also fearlessly gave his testimony in the court in favor of truth and faith. His life remained an example of saintliness, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to religion.''

He further wrote, ''His departure marks the end of an era, but his thoughts, struggles, and resolve will forever continue to inspire millions of devotees of Ram. We pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant a place at His divine feet to the departed soul and give strength to the grieving disciples and followers to bear this sorrow.''