Jump to content

Ricky AJ Syngkon

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ricky AJ Singkon
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
June 2024 (2024-06)
Preceded byVincent Pala
ConstituencyShillong
Personal details
Political partyVoice of the People Party

Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon is an Indian politician from Meghalaya. He is a member of the 18th Lok Sabha representing the Shillong constituency in the state of Meghalaya and the Voice of the People Party (VPP). He is also the general secretary of the VPP.

Early life

[edit]

He got his MA in economics, Mcom 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 Economics at North-Eastern Hill University.

Political career

[edit]

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.[1][2]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Saleng A. Sangma Wins Tura; Ricky AJ Syngkon Secures Shillong Seat In Meghalaya LS Polls". Northeast Today. 4 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Meghalaya Election Results 2024 Highlights: BJP-ally NPP loses both seats as INC, VPP register big wins". The Hindu. 4 June 2024.