Former minister HDR Lyngdoh dies during campaigning for Meghalaya polls

Onmanorama Staff

Published: February 20, 2023 09:30 PM IST

Former Meghalaya home minister, HDR Lyngdoh, collapsed and died on Monday during a campaign for the upcoming state assembly election.

The UDP candidate was to contest from Sohiong in the polls scheduled for February 27.

He reportedly collapsed during a meeting and had been rushed to the hospital, before was confirmed dead. He was 66.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma condoled the demise of the veteran politician.

"Shri Lyngdoh served the state in different capacities over the years & was a dedicated leader to the people. His demise is a great loss to Meghalaya. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted Sangma.

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