Bengaluru, June 9 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday arrived at the residence of All India Congress Committee (AICC) functionary Suraj Hegde and paid their final respects following his demise on June 7.

The senior Congress leaders visited Hegde's residence in Bengaluru to offer condolences and meet the bereaved family.

Rahul Gandhi had earlier expressed grief over Hegde's sudden demise on Monday, describing his contribution to the party as significant. In a post on X, he said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Suraj Hegde ji. As AICC Secretary and former in charge of the Indian Youth Congress, he worked with a deep beli...