"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.
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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.
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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."
"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.
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