D. D. Lapang Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
D. D. Lapang Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang |
| Profession | Politician |
| Famous For | Being the Chief Minister of Meghalaya 4 times |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 168 cm** in meters**- 1.68 m** in feet inches**- 5’ 6”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 80 kg** in pounds**- 175 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
| Political Journey | • 1972: Contested as Independent Candidate in the Legislative Assembly • Election from Nongpoh L.A. Constituency and won as MLA. • 1978: Became Minister of State including Cooperation, Jails, Education and Civil Defence. • 1979: Became Cabinet Minister including Health and Family Welfare, Labour, Information & Public Relations. • 1988: Deputy Minister of Home. • 1992-1993: Chief Minister of Meghalaya • 1993-1995: Chairman State Planning Board • 1995-1997: Chairman, Commission on Resources Mobilization • 1998-2003: Served as Deputy Chief Minister • 2003-2006: Chief Minister of Meghalaya • 2007-2008: Chief Minister of Meghalaya • 2009-2010: Chief Minister of Meghalaya |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10th April, 1934 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 84 Years |
| Birthplace | Nongjri village, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya , India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Nongjri village, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya , India |
| School | Shillong Government High School |
| College/University | St. Anthony's College, Shillong |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors in Arts (B.A) |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Address | Pahamsohthri, P.O & P.S Nongpoh Ri. Bhori Dist Meghalaya |
| Girls, Affairs, and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 1958 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Amethyst Lynda Jomes Blah (Journalist)  |
| Children | Son- 1 (Name Not Known) Daughter- 1 (Name Not Known) |
| Parents | Father- Donwa War (Tailor) Mother- Name Not Known (Tea Seller) |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Ford Endeavour, Fortuner, Scorpio,Cheverol Optra |
| Assets/Properties | Deposits in Banks: 75 Lakh Jewellery: 3 Lakh Agricultural Land: 3 Lakh Non Agricultural Land: 60 Lakh |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | â‚ą2 Crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About D. D. Lapang
Does D. D. Lapang smoke ?: Not Known
Does D. D. Lapang drink alcohol?: Not Known
His father died when he was just 5 years old.
After his father’s death, he used to help his mother to sell tea in the market of Nongpoh, the constituency from which he was later elected as MLA.
His life took a turn when he met Rev. S Mallai, a priest who requested his mother to allow him to take the little boy to a nearby village, Umroi to educate him.
He also worked as a road labourer.
He did many jobs before becoming a politician. He served as a school teacher for 5 years. He also worked for Assam Civil Secretariat then promoted to Lower Division Assistant as a typist. He also worked as a Sub-Inspector of schools for 10 years.
He then joined politics in 1972 contesting in Legislative Assembly Election from Nongpoh L.A. Constituency and even won as MLA.
He then served as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya four times.
In September 2018, he resigned from the Congress Party and alleged that Indian National Congress don’t treat senior party members nicely.
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