Congress spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi passes away

He suffered a cardiac arrest

Rajiv-Tyagi via Twitter

Congress spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi passed away after a suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday.

The Congress took to Twitter to mourn the demise. "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 said in a tweet.

Tyagi has been serving as the party's media in-charge in Uttar Pradesh.

Reacting to the news, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot 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."

(Further details awaited)

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