D. D. Lapang

He started his life as a road labourer and worked his way up to become Sub-Inspector of schools.

In 1972 he became MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) from Nongpoh as an independent candidate.

He resigned from the position on 15 June 2006 due to dissidence in the coalition government.

[3] He 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.

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