From AAP to BJP, Politicians Mourn Death of Congress’ Rajiv Tyagi

Tyagi had complained of chest pain, shortly after he participated in a TV debate on Wednesday.

Notable Congress leader and spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday, 12 August. According to reports, Tyagi, 52, had complained of chest pain and fell unconscious, shortly after he participated in a television debate from his residence in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad.

According to news agency PTI, Tyagi was rushed to Yashoda Hospital, where doctors were unsuccessful in reviving him. The Congress spokesperson, who is survived by his wife and two sons, had asked for tea after the debate, but did not respond when it was brought to him.

While Congress President Sonia Gandhi spoke to Tyagi’s wife and condoled with her, both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to social media to mourn the Congress spokesperson’s demise.

“Congress has lost one of its tigers today,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi.

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

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 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

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

From AAP to BJP, leaders from across the country's political spectrum expressed their grief at Tyagi’s demise.

Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of INC Spokesperson #RajivTyagi. I opposed him in several panel discussions and found him formidable on most occasions. We wonder whether his departure was occasioned by vile, poisonous and toxic TV debates. RIP. Om Shanti! https://t.co/FoTTtgN8SK

— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) August 12, 2020

कांग्रेस के प्रवक्ता श्री @RTforINDIA जी के आकस्मिक निधन का शोकपूर्ण समाचार सुनकर स्तब्ध हूं। मैं ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूं कि दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति तथा उनके परिवार को इस दुख को सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। https://t.co/Nm1WUUocXU

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) August 12, 2020

Surprised to know that the Congress spokesman #RajivTyagi is no more. He was a good human and a dedicated congress worker. I had many debates with him. Even with altogether opposite view points, he always respected us. Deep condolences. ओ३म् शांतिः शांतिः..

— विनोद बंसल (@vinod_bansal) August 12, 2020