TMC's Abhishek condoles death of Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon

KOLKATA: (Feb 20) TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday expressed grief over the demise of Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon, describing him as a committed public representative devoted to the welfare of people.

Syngkon, 54, reportedly collapsed while playing futsal on the outskirts of Shillong, and doctors at a private hospital declared him dead around 8:45 pm on Thursday.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ricky A J Syngkon, the MP from Shillong and a committed public representative whose life was dedicated to the welfare and aspirations of his people.