Congress leader Suraj Hegde dies of Cardiac arrest in Bengaluru at 55

Senior Congress leader Suraj Hegde passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in Bengaluru on Sunday. He was 55.

According to reports, Hegde collapsed suddenly and was taken to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival or shortly after admission.

Party sources said the leader had been active in organisational and political work and held key responsibilities within the Karnataka Congress structure in recent years. His sudden demise has left party workers and colleagues in shock.

Medical authorities have confirmed that the cause of death was cardiac arrest.

Further details regarding his last rites and official condolences from the party are expected.a