Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang

Politician

Indian Nongjri village, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, India

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/04/1934
Age91 years (died on 12, Sep, 2025)
BirthplaceNongjri village, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya, India
Date of Death12/09/2025

Latest News about Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang

12/09/2025

Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, the four-time Chief Minister of Meghalaya, died at Bethany Hospital in Shillong after a prolonged illness. He was 91. His death was widely reported by major media outlets, which highlighted his rise from a road labourer and school worker to one of Meghalaya's most influential political leaders.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang
Famous ForBeing the Chief Minister of Meghalaya 4 times
Nicknames
  • Maheh
  • DD Lapang

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolShillong Government High School
College/UniversitySt. Anthony's College, Shillong
Educational QualificationBachelors in Arts (B.A)

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
AddressPahamsohthri, P.O & P.S Nongpoh Ri. Bhori Dist Meghalaya

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1958

Family

Wife/SpouseAmethyst Lynda Jomes Blah (Journalist)
Children
  • 1 (Name
  • )
  • 1 (Name not publicly disclosed)
Parents
FatherDonwa War (Tailor)
MotherName not publicly disclosed

Career

Political PartyNational People's Party (NPP)
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.
  • 2018: Resigned from the Congress Party and joined the National People's Party (NPP).
  • Until October 2024: Served as Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya.

Style Quotient

Car CollectionFord Endeavour, Fortuner, Scorpio, Cheverol Optra
Assets/Properties
Deposits in Banks75 Lakh
Jewellery3 Lakh
Agricultural Land3 Lakh
Non Agricultural Land60 Lakh
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)₹2 Crore

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. D. D. Lapang's smoking habit is not known.
2. D. D. Lapang's alcohol consumption behavior is not known.
3. His father passed away when he was 5 years old.
4. After his father's death, he helped his mother sell tea in Nongpoh's market.
5. His life changed when he met Rev. S Mallai who took him to Umroi to educate him.
6. He worked as a road laborer.
7. Before entering politics, he was a school teacher for 5 years and worked in various other roles.
8. He started his political career by contesting and winning as an MLA in 1972.
9. He served as Meghalaya's Chief Minister four times.
10. In September 2018, he resigned from the Congress Party citing issues with how senior party members were treated.
11. He was fondly known as 'Maheh'.
12. One of his landmark contributions was the creation of Ri Bhoi district in 1992.
13. In 2024, a life-size statue was unveiled in the Ri-Bhoi district to honour his contributions to the state.
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