Congress spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after cardiac arrest
Bengaluru/IBNS: Congress spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi died on Wednesday after suffering from a heart attack. He was 53.
The Congress leader would have celebrated his 54th birthday next month.
He had even participated in a television debate earlier in the day but right after the show, he complained of chest pains.
Minutes later he fell unconscious and was rushed to the Yashoda Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
However, doctors could not revive him.
His last tweet was on Wednesday afternoon only where he urged his supporters to watch him live on TV at 5 PM.
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— Rajiv Tyagi (@RTforINDIA) August 12, 2020
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lamented the death and said the party lost a valiant leader.
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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 12, 2020
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to Twitter to express her grief and called the demise a personal loss.
"The untimely death of Rajiv Tyagi, spokesperson of the Indian National Congress, is a personal sorrow for me. We all have irreparable damage," Priyanka tweeted.
"Rajivji was a dedicated warrior. Heartfelt condolences to the family from all UP Congress. May God give his family the strength to suffer," she added.
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— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 12, 2020
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The Congress said it was "deeply saddened" by the death of Tyagi and called him "a true patriot."
"We are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Rajiv Tyagi, a staunch Congressman and a true patriot. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this time of grief," the party wrote on Twitter.
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. pic.twitter.com/yHKSlzPwbX
— Congress (@INCIndia) August 12, 2020
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condoled Tyagi's death and tweeted: "Saddened to know of untimely demise of INC national spokesperson, Sh. Rajiv Tyagi. He served the party dedicatedly. My heartfelt condolences to his family members & friends. May they remain strong in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace."
Saddened to know of untimely demise of INC national spokesperson, Sh. Rajiv Tyagi. He served the party dedicatedly. My heartfelt condolences to his family members & friends. May they remain strong in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 12, 2020
Expressing shock, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said it was a 'real loss' for the Congress party.
"Deeply shocked. He had been in touch just recently & was doing a terrific job speaking for inclusive & progressive politics. A real loss for @incIndia. Mourning #RajivTyagi @RTforINDIA. Om Shanti."
Deeply shocked. He had been in touch just recently & was doing a terrific job speaking for inclusive & progressive politics. A real loss for @incIndia. Mourning #RajivTyagi @RTforINDIA. Om Shanti. https://t.co/fcRe2b4xt8
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 12, 2020
Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot tweeted that he was "deeply saddened" to hear about Tyagi's death.
"Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Rajiv Tyagiji. May his soul find eternal peace. My condolences to his family and loved ones," Pilot tweeted.
Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Shri Rajiv Tyagi ji. May his soul find eternal peace. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) August 12, 2020
He will be missed.
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar also called Tyagi a "dedicated Congressman" and psoted: "Deeply saddened to know of the untimely demise of our national spokesperson, Rajiv Tyagi. He was a dedicated Congressman. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."
Deeply saddened to know of the untimely demise of our national spokesperson, Shri. Rajiv Tyagi.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 12, 2020
He was a dedicated congressman. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/xrneDOa5jo
(Image Credit: INC Twitter Page)
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