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Shillong MP Death: Ricky AJ Syngkon, MP from Shillong and a leader of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), died on Thursday evening while playing football. He had gone to play football with friends at a playground in Mawlai Mawiong.

During the match, he reportedly collapsed on the field, prompting immediate concern among those present. He was swiftly rushed by his friends to the nearby Mawiong Community Health Centre (CHC) for emergency medical attention. 

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Meghalaya CM Sangma Expresses Condolences

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed his condelnces over the death of the member of Parliament. "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," he wrote on X.

He was later referred to a higher medical centre. The MP was subsequently shifted to Dr H Gordon Roberts Hospital in Jaiaw for advanced treatment. Hospital sources said that despite efforts by the medical team, Syngkon succumbed shortly after being admitted, and he was declared dead at around 8.42 pm.

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Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, VPP president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, along with several legislators, senior political leaders, and party workers, rushed to the hospital to pay their respects and console family members.

Who Was Syngkon?

Syngkon, a first-time Member of Parliament, had emerged as a prominent political figure after registering a landslide victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Contesting on a VPP ticket, he had defeated three-time Congress MP Vincent H Pala by a big margin of over 3.7 lakh votes. His victory marked a significant shift in Meghalaya's political landscape.

(With agency inputs)


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