<span style="color: #222222;">Swami Satyamitranand Giri Maharaj, a renowned seer, passed away at Dehradun in Uttarakhand today after a prolonged illness. <br />'' <br />'' The 87-year-old head of Bharat Mata Janhit Trust was undergoing treatment for some time at a hospital. Swami Avadeshanand Giri Maharaj said, the Samadhi will be at Haridwar-based Raghav Kutir tomorrow.<br />'' <br />'' President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have condoled the demise of the spiritual leader.<br />'' <br />'' President Kovind said in a tweet that Swami Satyamitranand, a recipient of Padma Bhushan, contributed immensely to society and dedicated his entire life for the welfare of underprivileged people.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Naidu said, the spiritual leader rendered invaluable services and established Samanvaya Seva Foundation to serve poor people from tribal and hilly areas by providing free education and medical facilities.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Mr Modi said Swami Satyamitranand epitomised spirituality and wisdom. He devoted his life towards empowering the poor, marginalised and downtrodden.</span>