Rajiv Tyagi
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Rajiv Tyagi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 September 1967 India |
| Died | 12 August 2020 (aged 52) |
| Education | MBA from the P. M. M.B.A. College Ghaziabad |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Sangeeta Tyagi |
| Children | 2 |
Rajiv Tyagi (29 September 1967 – 12 August 2020) was a leader and spokesperson for 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[edit]
Tyagi had a post-graduate degree in Business administration.[citation needed]
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]
Death[edit]
Tyagi was a participant in a TV debate on Hindi news channel Aaj Tak on the issue of 2020 Bangalore riots, when he likely suffered a heart attack.[7] He collapsed just after the debate, following which he was brought to Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad, where doctors were unable to revive him.[8]
According to his wife, his last words were 'They killed me,' referring to the TV debate format and Sambit Patra.[9][10][11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ Service, Tribune News. "Congress spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi dies after heart attack". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Congress leader Rajiv Tyagi dies after cardiac arrest". Hindustan Times. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "After TV debate, Congress leader Rajiv Tyagi dies of heart attack". The Indian Express. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Remembering Rajiv Tyagi, who gave it back just as good as he got from TV anchors and BJP panellists". National Herald. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Rahul Gandhi's stamp clear on Team Priyanka in UP as veteran leaders get sidelined". The Print. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "UP: Priyanka appoints Rajiv Tyagi as media in-charge". Outlook (Indian magazine). Indo-Asian News Service. 24 October 2019. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Khan, Fatima (13 August 2020). "Congress slams 'toxic' TV debates for Rajiv Tyagi's death, demands Sambit Patra's arrest". ThePrint. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Congress Spokesperson Rajiv Tyagi Passes Away at 52". The Wire. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Rajiv Tyagi death: Congress targets 'poisonous' TV debates, Sambit Patra". The Week. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ Khan, Fatima (13 August 2020). "Congress slams 'toxic' TV debates for Rajiv Tyagi's death, demands Sambit Patra's arrest". ThePrint. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Congress spokesperson Rajeev Tyagi passed away after cardiac arrest". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "39 FIR lodges against BJP leader Sambit Patra after Rajiv Tyagi's death". News Track. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.