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.) | ₹2 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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