Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti passed away at the age of 67 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, due to a heart attack. He was admitted to the hospital with severe blood poisoning and kidney failure. Efforts to transfer him to AIIMS Bhopal by air ambulance were unsuccessful due to poor visibility. Ram Vilas Vedanti (File photo) NEW DELHI: Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Vilas Vedanti died of a heart attack in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday at the age of 67, an official told news agency PTI. Vedanti had been admitted to the Superspecialty Hospital attached to Shyam Shah Medical College on Sunday morning and had been unwell for some time, the official added. Explaining his condition, Superspecialty Hospital superintendent Akshay Srivastava told PTI Videos, “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.” Srivastava said that after Vedanti suffered a heart attack on Sunday, efforts were made to shift him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal by air ambulance, but the transfer could not be carried out due to poor visibility. Vedanti was the executive president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and had earlier been elected to the Lok Sabha from Pratapgarh and Machhali Shahar in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. At the time of his death, he was in Rewa district narrating ‘Katha Bhathwa’ (Lalgaon). Vedanti was born on October 7, 1958, in Gudhwa (Gudh) in the district. Dr Vedanti’s disciple, Chhote Das Maharaj, said his last rites will be performed in Ayodhya.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Diaspora Members Prepare Cultural Performances Ahead Of PM Modi’s Jordan VisitFrom Power Cuts To 500 GW Grid, India Emerges As Global Data Centre Hub Under Modi: Piyush GoyalCong’s ‘Modi Teri Kabr Khudegi’ Slogan Sparks Uproar, NDA Seeks Apology As Parliament Grinds To Halt”Abusing PM Does Not Befit” Rijiju Seeks apology From Congress Over Anti-Modi SlogansYogi Adityanath Targets Nehru Over Kashmir, Links Historic Blunder To India’s Long Terror CrisisWho Is Sajid And Naveed Akram? Bondi Beach Attacker Father-Son Duo Shame Pakistan With Terror AttackLetter To Sonia Gandhi Costs Ex Odisha MLA Moquim Party Post As Congress Cites Anti Party ActivitiesSambit Patra Criticises Congress ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ Rally At Delhi’S Ramlila MaidanPM Modi Condemns “Ghastly” Sydney Terror Attack, Reiterates India’s Zero Tolerance For TerrorBihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed National Working President Of BJP123PhotostoriesFrom ethnic glam to chic streetwear: ‘Bigg Boss 19’ fame Farrhana Bhatt’s fashion diaryWhat is binge eating disorder and how to fix it?9 Auspicious Symbols According To Your Birth Date‘Housefull 5’, ‘Sikandar’, ‘Nadaaniyan’: 2025 films that struggled to make an impact at the box office7 animals whose names begin with the letter VPune’s double-decker flyover ready to decongest city, Metro Line-3 and town projects set to transform mobilityWant flat stomach before New Year’s Eve? Try these 5 belly-fat-burning exercisesNavi Mumbai airport connectivity soars as Uran line unveils new trains and stationsBengaluru ORR underpass work picks up pace after long delay, completion finally in sightYour Soul City According To Your Birth Number123Hot PicksBondi beach attackCorona RemediesJetBlue flight VenezuelaGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDelhi SchoolMLB Trade RumorsNFL PlayoffPhilip River KidsLuka Modric and Vanja Bosnic Net WorthBoston Red SoxDelhi AQILebron JamesDelarum PouyabaharWho is Paige Shiver
NEW DELHI: Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Vilas Vedanti died of a heart attack in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday at the age of 67, an official told news agency PTI. Vedanti had been admitted to the Superspecialty Hospital attached to Shyam Shah Medical College on Sunday morning and had been unwell for some time, the official added. Explaining his condition, Superspecialty Hospital superintendent Akshay Srivastava told PTI Videos, “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.“ Srivastava said that after Vedanti suffered a heart attack on Sunday, efforts were made to shift him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal by air ambulance, but the transfer could not be carried out due to poor visibility. Vedanti was the executive president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and had earlier been elected to the Lok Sabha from Pratapgarh and Machhali Shahar in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. At the time of his death, he was in Rewa district narrating ‘Katha Bhathwa’ (Lalgaon). Vedanti was born on October 7, 1958, in Gudhwa (Gudh) in the district. Dr Vedanti’s disciple, Chhote Das Maharaj, said his last rites will be performed in Ayodhya.
