D. D. Lapang
D. D. Lapang | |
|---|---|
| 5th Chief Minister of Meghalaya | |
| In office 13 May 2009 – 19 April 2010 | |
| Governor | Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary |
| Preceded by | Donkupar Roy |
| Succeeded by | Mukul Sangma |
| In office 10 March 2007 – 19 March 2008 | |
| Governor | M. M. Jacob Banwari Lal Joshi Shivinder Singh Sidhu |
| Preceded by | J. D. Rymbai |
| Succeeded by | Donkupar Roy |
| In office 4 March 2003 – 15 June 2006 | |
| Governor | M. M. Jacob |
| Preceded by | Flinder Anderson Khonglam |
| Succeeded by | J. D. Rymbai |
| In office 5 February 1992 – 19 February 1993 | |
| Governor | Madhukar Dighe |
| Preceded by | B. B. Lyngdoh |
| Succeeded by | S. C. Marak |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya | |
| In office 2001[1][2][3]–2003 | |
| In office 1993-1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1934 |
| Died | 12 September 2025 (aged 91) Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Party | National People's Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (until 2018) |
| Spouse | Amethyst Lynda Jomes Blah (m.1958-present) |
Donwa Dethwelson Lapang (10 April 1934 – 12 September 2025) was an Indian politician from Meghalaya who was the Chief Minister of Meghalaya.
Life and career
Lapang was born on 10 April 1934. He started his life as a road labourer and worked his way up to become Sub-Inspector of schools. His father's name was Donwa War. In 1958, he married Amethyst Lynda Jomes Blah.[4]
In 1972, he became MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) from Nongpoh as an independent candidate. And later in 1992 to February 1993, he became the Chief Minister of Meghalaya. On 4 March 2003, he was again sworn in as Chief Minister. He resigned from the position on 15 June 2006 due to dissidence in the coalition government.[5]
He took office as Chief Minister again in March 2007.[6] His party, the Indian National Congress, won a plurality of seats in the March 2008 state legislative election, and Lapang was sworn in as Chief Minister on 10 March 2008, but with the support of only 28 members of the 60 seat legislature, he resigned on 19 March.[7]
Lapang became chief minister for a fourth time on 13 May 2009, after the state was under President's Rule for two months, and resigned on 19 April 2010.[8]
Lapang died on 12 September 2025 in Shillong, at the age of 91.[9][10]
References
- ^ https://m.rediff.com/news/2001/dec/08megh1.htm#:~:text=A%2037%2Dmember%20two%2Dtier,have%20seven%20ministers%20of%20state.
- ^ https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/lotsing-sangma-passes-away/cid/777917
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/dd-lapang-former-cm-and-three-time-deputy-cm/story-eEgMh4HS42qm5wS4AOxzbJ.html#:~:text=Meghalaya%27s%20Deputy%20Chief%20Minister%20and%20Congress%20leader,least%20three%20governments.%20%7C%20Latest%20News%20India.
- ^ Lahkar, Digjyoti. "Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 91". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Sonia 'forces' Lapang exit - Rymbai is new Meghalaya CM". www.telegraphindia.com. 16 June 2006. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Apang loses power tussle". www.telegraphindia.com. 9 April 2007. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "New Meghalaya CM DD Lapang decides to resign", Press Trust of India (Hindustan Times), 19 March 2008.
- ^ Singh, Bikash (15 September 2018). "Ex-Meghalaya Chief Minister Lapang quits Congress". The Economic Times. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Former Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang passes away". The Hindu. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Laitphlang, David (13 September 2025). "Former Meghalaya chief minister D.D. Lapang passes away at 91". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 September 2025.