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Rajiv Tyagi

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Rajiv Tyagi (1966/1967 – August 12, 2020) was a leader and spokesperson for the Indian National Congress, known for being a prominent figure in news debates. He died on 12 August 2020 in Ghaziabad, shortly after a television appearance; his cause of death was reported variously as either a heart attack or cardiac arrest.[1][2][3]

Education and Career

Tyagi had a post-graduate degree in Business administration.

A prominent Youth Congress Party leader, he was appointed the official spokesperson of Congress while serving as the General Secretary at Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Congress spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  2. ^ "Congress leader Rajiv Tyagi dies after cardiac arrest". Hindustan Times. 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  3. ^ "After TV debate, Congress leader Rajiv Tyagi dies of heart attack". The Indian Express. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  4. ^ "Remembering Rajiv Tyagi, who gave it back just as good as he got from TV anchors and BJP panellists". National Herald. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  5. ^ "Rahul Gandhi's stamp clear on Team Priyanka in UP as veteran leaders get sidelined". The Print. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  6. ^ "UP: Priyanka appoints Rajiv Tyagi as media in-charge". Outlook (Indian magazine). Indo-Asian News Service. 24 October 2019. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 13 August 2020 suggested (help)