AICC functionary Suraj Hegde passes away

Suraj Hegde, an AICC Secretary and Karnataka Congress functionary, has passed away following a cardiac arrest. Prominent political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, have expressed their condolences.
Why it matters
The death of a young, active political figure impacts the organizational structure and leadership of the Indian National Congress in Karnataka.
All India Congress Committee Secretary and Vice Chairman of Guarantee Implementation Committee in Karnataka Suraj Hegde passed away late on Sunday (June 7, 2026) night due to cardiac arrest.
The article is a standard obituary reporting on the death of a public official and the subsequent political response.
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