Ricky A. J. Syngkon
Ricky A.J. Syngkon | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office June 2024 – 19 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Pala |
| Constituency | Shillong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 January 1972 Sansaimitre Nongsder, Ri Bhoi, India |
| Died | (aged 54) Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Party | Voice of the People Party |
| Spouse | Audrey (m.?-died 2019) |
| Alma mater | North-Eastern Hill University |
Ricky Andrew Jones Syngkon (6 January 1972 – 19 February 2026) was an Indian politician from Meghalaya. He was a member of the 18th Lok Sabha representing the Shillong constituency in the state of Meghalaya as a member of the Voice of the People Party (VPP). He was also the general secretary of the VPP.
Early life and personal life
Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon was born to Sainbor Jones Syngkon and S. M. Tariang on 6 January 1972, in Sansaimitre Nongsder village in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Syngkon got his MA in Economics, M.Com and Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, School Of Economics, Management and Information Sciences, North Eastern Hill University 2007. He was also an assistant professor in the Department of Commerce at North-Eastern Hill University.
He married Audrey, who passed away in 2019. They had no children. He is survived by one brother and two sisters.
Political career
In the 2024 general election, Syngkon ran for the Shillong constituency as a member of the VPP. He won that seat and was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha, having defeated five other candidates, including the then MP, Vincent Pala of Indian National Congress by over 271,910 votes. [1][2][3]
Death
Syngkon died on 19 February 2026, at the age of 54, following a cardiac arrest whilst playing a futsal match.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Saleng A. Sangma Wins Tura; Ricky AJ Syngkon Secures Shillong Seat In Meghalaya LS Polls". Northeast Today. 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Meghalaya Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP-ally NPP loses both seats as INC, VPP register big wins". The Hindu. 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Shillong Constituency Lok Sabha Election Results 2014 - 2024". The Times of India. 4 June 2024. Archived from the original on 21 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon collapses while playing futsal; dies". The Times of India. 20 February 2026. Archived from the original on 20 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon passes away". The Hindu. 19 February 2026. Archived from the original on 21 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.