Ricky AJ Syngkon Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Dr. Ricky Andrew Jones Syngkon
Other Name	Ricky Andrew J Syngkon
Profession(s)	• Politician • Professor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Bald
Politics
Political Party	Voice of the People Party (VPP)
Political Journey	2024: Ran for the Shillong constituency as a member of the VPP
Personal Life
Date of Birth	6 January 1972 (Thursday)
Birthplace	Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, India
Date of Death	19 February 2026 (Monday)
Place of Death	Shillong, Meghalaya
Age (at the time of death)	54 Years
Death Cause	Cardiac Arrest
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
College/University	School Of Economics, Management and Information Sciences, North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya
Educational Qualification(s)	• A master of arts in Economics • A master of commerce in Economics • A doctor of philosophy in Economics
Religion	Christianity
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Widower
Family
Wife/Spouse	Audrey (deceased)
Parents	Father- S J Syngkon (deceased) Mother- S M Tariang (deceased)
Siblings	Brother- 1 Sister(s)- 2
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs 43 Lakh (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ricky AJ Syngkon

• Ricky AJ Syngkon was born and brought up in Meghalaya.

• Before joining politics, Ricky worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Commerce at North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya.

• Although he never intended to enter politics, Syngkon ran for the Shillong constituency as a member of the Voice of the People Party (VPP) in the 2024 general election. He won the seat and was elected to the 18th Lok Sabha, defeating five other candidates, including the then MP Vincent Pala of the Indian National Congress, by more than 2,71,910 votes.
  

  A picture of Ricky AJ Syngkon from the parliament

• Ricky AJ Syngkon also served as the general secretary of VPP.

• Among the people of Meghalaya, he was widely known for his clear and knowledgeable speaking. People often described him as humble and approachable throughout his public life.

• On 19 February 2026, Ricky AJ Syngkon passed away after collapsing while playing futsal in Mawiong. He felt consciousness around 6:30 PM during the game and was taken to Dr. Gordon H. Robert Hospital, where doctors declared him dead at approximately 7:00 PM.

• After legal formalities, his body was handed over to his family.

• Ricky AJ is survived by his brother and two sisters. His wife, Audrey, had already passed away in 2019.

• Many Indian political personalities expressed grief over his death, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on X, he wrote,

Saddened by the passing of Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, Dr. Ricky AJ Syngkon. He will be remembered for his dedicated service to the people of Meghalaya. My thoughts are with his family, friends and supporters during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace”.

https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2024686858001940527