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One of Congress’s most aggressive and well researched spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi passed away today allegedly due to cardiac arrest.

“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,” Congress tweeted.

BJP leader Sambit Patra expressed shock at Tyagi’s demise saying he had participated in a television debate with him minutes earlier.

“Can’t believe that my friend and Congress spokesperson @RT For India is no longer with us. We had debated together on Aaj Tak on the 5pm show earlier today. Life is very unpredictable. I can’t find words still,” Patra said.

Earlier today, Tyagi had tweeted that he will appear on Hindi news channel AAJ Tak at 5pm.

आज शाम 5:00 बजे आज तक पर रहूंगा। धन्यवाद।

— Rajiv Tyagi (@RTforINDIA) August 12, 2020