Congress leader Suraj Hegde dies at 55

Congress leader Suraj Hegde died at the age of 55 on 7 June 2026 at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He died of cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, he served as an All India Congress Committee secretary and as Vice-Chairman of the Karnataka government’s Guarantee Committee.

Political roles

Suraj Hegde served as the former in-charge of the Indian Youth Congress. The Indian Youth Congress is the youth wing of the Indian National Congress, one of India’s major political parties.

Family background

Suraj Hegde was the grandson of former Karnataka Chief Minister Devaraj Urs. Devaraj Urs served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1972 to 1980.

Condolences and funeral details

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed condolences on 8 June 2026. His cremation was scheduled at Hebbal crematorium in Bengaluru on 9 June 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• The All India Congress Committee is the central decision-making body of the Indian National Congress.
• The Indian Youth Congress functions as the youth organisation of the Indian National Congress.
• Devaraj Urs served as Chief Minister of Karnataka for two terms between 1972 and 1980.
• Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function and is a medical emergency.

Suraj Hegde is survived by his wife and two sons. Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka.