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Ricky Syngkon
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Ricky Syngkon

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Voice of the People Party (VPP)
Member of Parliament, Shillong Constituency
Meghalaya
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon is a distinguished Indian politician, prominent academician, and economist serving as the Member of Parliament for the Shillong Lok Sabha constituency.
  • Representing the Voice of the People Party (VPP), he achieved a historic landslide victory in the 2024 general elections.
  • He is a renowned scholar, holding a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Commerce and serving as a senior Professor at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU).
  • His core legislative priorities show Khasi-Jaintia constitutional language inclusion, regional youth employment grids, and mountain agri-logistics.
Source: ECI, NEHU Faculty Archives, Shillong Times Legislative Track

About Ricky Syngkon

Dr. Ricky Syngkon’s entry into national legislation represents a historic structural shift in Meghalaya’s political landscape, driven by high-level academic critique and alternative regional mobilization. Born on 4 January 1972 in Shillong, he early on dedicated himself to financial science, earning his Master of Commerce and subsequent Ph.D. from North-Eastern Hill University. As a premier Professor of Commerce at NEHU, he mentored generations of students while publishing extensive research on northeastern border economics and tribal employment blocks. Driven by a desire to challenge systemic governance lapses, he became a founding architecture of the Voice of the People Party (VPP). In the 2024 elections, he executed an articulate, issue-based campaign that unseated a three-term veteran incumbent by a massive margin of over 3.71 lakh votes. In parliament, his presence is highlighted by expert contributions on macroeconomic policy, tribal land equity, and demanding official Eighth Schedule recognition for the Khasi language.

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Education

1988
Secondary Schooling from St. Anthony's High School, Shillong
1990
Higher Secondary Certificate from Meghalaya Board
1993
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from St. Anthony's College, Shillong
1996
Master of Commerce (M.Com.) from North-Eastern Hill University
2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. in Commerce) from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU)

Political Journey

1998
Appointed Faculty Member at North-Eastern Hill University
2021
Co-founded the Voice of the People Party (VPP)
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Shillong constituency with landslide mandate

Positions Held

  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Shillong 2024 Won 571215 54.56% 3,71,333

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 2.15 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 1.35 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 80 Lakhs
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Khasi Language Constitutional Recognition: Spearheading persistent legislative demands to secure Eighth Schedule inclusion for the Khasi language
  • Khasi-Jaintia Agri-Logistics: Establishing specialized block-level processing and cold storage hubs for traditional broomstick and spice farmers
  • NEHU Youth Placement Cells: Restructuring vocational link grids to provide tech-enabled placement counters for tribal university graduates
  • Meghalaya Border Safety: Pushing for advanced infrastructure and highway connectivity along strategic international border roads

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Ricky Syngkon?

Dr. Ricky Syngkon is an Indian academic, economist, and Member of Parliament representing the Shillong constituency in Meghalaya.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Voice of the People Party (VPP), a rapidly rising alternative political force in Meghalaya.

What historic metric did his 2024 election debut achieve?

He secured a landslide victory, unseating a veteran multi-term incumbent MP by an extraordinary margin of over 371,000 votes.

What was his professional career prior to entering parliament?

He was a highly respected senior Professor of Commerce teaching at the prestigious North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong.

What is his highest educational qualification?

He holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Commerce completed from North-Eastern Hill University.