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PoliticsSep 14, 2025 02:44 AM

From 'chaiwala' to political giant: The life and times of DD Lapang - The Shillong Times

SHILLONG, Sep 13: The personal and political journey of former five-time chief minister, Donwa Dethwelson Lapang -- fondly remembered as DD Lapang or "Maheh" -- was one marked by deprivation, determination and resilience. His early life bore similarities to that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, selling tea along with his mother as they managed tea stalls at Iew Mawlong (Nongpoh) and Iew Umsning. Despite his education, he never shied away from hardship and even worked as a road labourer to suppor ...Read More >

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PoliticsSep 13, 2025 04:35 PM

From road labourer to four-time CM, Lapang's life remains an inspiration in Meghalaya

Shillong, Sep 13 (PTI) From breaking stones as a road labourer in rural Ri Bhoi to occupying the chief minister's chair four times, Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang's life was a saga of resilience and determination that continues to inspire generations in Meghalaya. Fondly called Maheh, Lapang's journey epitomised the rise of a grassroots leader. Born in 1934 to Donwas War and Elsibon Lapang at Nongpoh, he grew up in humble circumstances, helping his mother run a tea stall at Iew Mawlong and Umsnin ...Read More >

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