Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon.
| Photo Credit: Meghalaya government portal
Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, one of Meghalaya’s two Lok Sabha members, died on Thursday (February 19, 2026) evening following a cardiac arrest. He was 54.
A giant-killer who denied Congress’s Vincent H. Pala a fourth straight term from the Shillong parliamentary constituency, Syngkon reportedly collapsed while playing football in Mawiong on the outskirts of Shillong.
He was rushed to a missionary hospital, but doctors could not revive him.
He was an assistant professor of Economics at the North-Eastern Hill University before resigning to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on a Voice of the People Party ticket.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma in his post said, “Deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely demise of Hon’ble MP from Shillong, Dr. Ricky A J Syngkon. Dr. Ricky was a dedicated and compassionate leader, with deep enthusiasm for public service and unwavering commitment to his people. He was rooted in faith and served with humility, vision, and a sincere desire to uplift society. My heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family, friends, and countless well-wishers during this difficult time. May he rest in peace”.
Published – February 19, 2026 10:24 pm IST
