Shillong, Feb 20: North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice Chancellor Prof PS Shukla has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Shillong MP Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon, describing him as an “irreparable loss” to the academic community and the people he represented.
“Mr Syngkon embodied a rare confluence of public service and scholarship,” Shukla said in a condolence statement.
“As a parliamentarian, he carried the aspirations of his people with conviction, courage, and dignity. As a teacher and academic, he nurtured young minds with insight, integrity, and compassion.”
Shukla highlighted Dr Syngkon’s contributions to democratic discourse and higher education, saying his life stood as a “bridge between policy and pedagogy, and between governance and guidance — a testament to the transformative power of education in public life.”
“He believed in dialogue over division, service over self-interest, and knowledge as a force for societal progress,” Shukla added.
“His voice in Parliament and his presence in the classroom reflected the same unwavering commitment to nation-building and ethical leadership.”
On behalf of NEHU, Shukla expressed condolences to Dr Syngkon’s family, colleagues, students, and the people he served, saying, “We share in this moment of collective grief and salute a life dedicated to both intellect and public duty.”
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