Ayodhya, Dec. 16 -- A key figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and two-term former BJP MP Ramvilas Vedanti died in a hospital in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday. He was 67. His mortal remains will be brought to Ayodhya for the last rites. The news of Vedanti's death sent a wave of grief across Ayodhya, among the entire seer community and in BJP circles. Vedanti's health suddenly deteriorated on Wednesday when he was on a visit to Rewa to conduct a religious discourse, according to information received here. He was immediately admitted to hospital and passed away during the course of treatment on Monday. Vedanti was the executive president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas and had been elected to the Lok Sabha from Machhalishahr and Pratapgarh constituencies in 1996 and 1998. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the demise of Vedanti. "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!" he stated. He wrote on X, "His departure marks the end of an era. His life of sacrifice, dedicated to the service of religion, society, and nation, is an inspiration to us all." Vedanti was admitted to Superspecialty Hospital affiliated with Shyam Shah Medical College in Rewa. "When he was admitted, he had blood poisoning (septicemia) infection, which had spread significantly. His blood pressure had dropped significantly and his kidneys had also stopped functioning. Vedanti suffered a heart attack on Sunday night. He was placed on ventilator support. He passed away this morning," hospital superintendent Akshay Srivastava said. Vedanti, who lived at Hindu Dham, Naya Ghat, in Ayodhya, also had an ashram called Vashishth Bhavan. Vedanti's successor Mahant Raghavesh Das said the mortal remains are being brought to Ayodhya on Monday. WITH AGENCY INPUTS...