Congress national spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi died on Wednesday (August 12, 2020) evening reportedly of cardiac arrest.
Tyagi was seen in a live TV debate hours before his death.
Congress paid tribute to Tyagi saying, “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.”
Many Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Shashi Tharoor mourned Tyagi’s death.
Rahul Gandhi said, “Congress has lost its “Babbar Sher” today.”