Vakil Singh Kushwaha, aged 52, the Congress president of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, tragically lost his life in a road accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway near Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM when the driver, Vinod Mandal, reportedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to crash into a roadside pillar near Ranwa. The impact was severe, resulting in significant damage to the car. Kushwaha was traveling with his sister-in-law, Sapna, and a friend, Vibhu Aryan, both of whom sustained injuries. While Sapna is reported to be in critical condition, the other two suffered minor injuries. Following the accident, Kushwaha's body was sent to Tirwa Medical College for post-mortem. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences, highlighting Kushwaha's dedication to the party and public service.