Rajiv Tyagi, Congress' National Spokesperson Dies Of Heart Attack Soon After A TV Debate; Condolences Pour In

Rajiv Tyagi Death News: A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali, sources said.

Rajiv Tyagi Death News: Congress national spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi died after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday night. The Indian National Congress announced about his sudden and shocking demise on its Twitter handle. "We are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Shri Rajiv Tyagi. A staunch Congressman & a true patriot. Our thoughts and prayers are with his families & friends in this time of grief," the party tweeted. A young leader, Tyagi suffered an attack soon after a TV debate and fell unconscious at his residence in Vaishali, sources said. He was immediately rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, where doctors tried to revive him, but could not, the sources said. His last tweet was about his participation in a TV debate at 5 PM. Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and senior leader Priyanka Gandhi spoke to Tyagi's wife and extended their condolences. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, others condole demise of the Congress leader: The Congress has blamed 'toxic' TV debate for the untimely demise of its spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi, who passed away on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and others condoled the sudden and untimely demise of the party's dynamic spokesperson. Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet, "Congress has lost a lion. We will always remember his love for the party. My condolences are with the family."

कॉंग्रेस ने आज अपना एक बब्बर शेर खो दिया।

राजीव त्यागी के कॉंग्रेस प्रेम व संघर्ष की प्रेरणा हमेशा याद रहेंगे। उन्हें मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि व परिवार को संवेदनाएँ। pic.twitter.com/9C0SNuFFYK — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 12, 2020

"The untimely death of Shri Rajiv Tyagi, spokesperson of Indian National Congress is a personal sorrow for me. We have suffered an irreparable damage. Rajiv ji was a dedicated warrior. Heartfelt condolences to the family from all UP Congress. May God give his family the strength to suffer," Priyanka tweeted in Hindi. "Saddened & shocked to hear about the sudden demise of our colleague & @INCIndia national spokesperson Shri Rajiv Tyagi. My condolences to his family and friends in this time of grief. May his soul rest in peace," KC Venugopal tweeted.

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के प्रवक्ता श्री राजीव त्यागी जी की असामयिक मृत्यु मेरे लिए एक व्यक्तिगत दुःख है। हम सबके लिए अपूर्णीय क्षति है।

राजीव जी विचारधारा समर्पित योद्धा थे। समस्त यूपी कांग्रेस की ओर से परिजनों को हृदय से संवेदना। ईश्वर उनके परिवार को दुख सहने की शक्ति दें। pic.twitter.com/GpdsAeKwxo — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 12, 2020

Saddened & shocked to hear about the sudden demise of our colleague & @INCIndia national spokesperson Shri Rajiv Tyagi. My condolences to his family and friends in this time of grief. May his soul rest in peace.

— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) August 12, 2020

Shocked to hear about the tragic demise of Shri Rajiv Tyagi. He was too young and had a long life ahead of him. It is a big loss for the party My heart goes out to his family & wellwishers. May God give them the strength in this hour of grief

— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) August 12, 2020

नि:शब्द ! एक सबसे प्यारा दोस्त, एक अन्थक साथी, एक छोटा भाई, एक प्रतिबद्ध कांग्रेसी, खो गया, चला गया, बिछड़ गया। तुम्हारा स्नेह और सुगंध सदा महकेंगे। अलविदा मेरे दोस्त, जहाँ रहो, चमकते रहो ! pic.twitter.com/7xd0jMagFF

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 12, 2020

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