Staff Reporter

Shillong, Oct 1: Veteran political leader and former chief minister Dr DD Lapang has announced his retirement as Adviser to the government of Meghalaya.

In his resignation letter to the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today, Dr Lapang said, “It is with a profound sense of reflection and gratitude that I announce my retirement from the position of Adviser to the Government of Meghalaya.”

He said, “My journey in serving the people of Meghalaya has been nothing short of transformative. I have seen the state evolve, and I take immense pride in being part of the evolution. The challenges encountered were opportunities in disguise and each milestone is a new chapter of learning.”

“As I bid farewell, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the trust and opportunities provided to me. I leave behind not just colleagues but a family that has stood by me through thick and thin. Kindly accept this as my resignation letter. Thank you for all the memories,” Dr Lapang stated in the letter to the CM.