Shillong, Oct. 4 (PTI): D D Lapang, who quit Congress, on Thursday was appointed chief advisor to the NPP-led government in Meghalaya with perks and facilities as enjoyed by top political appointees in the state, an official said.
Lapang, a four-time chief minister who had been associated with the Congress for over four decades, had headed the party in the state till December when its president asked him to hand over charge to younger leaders.
The planning department secretary Pravin Bakshi in a notification issued here said The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to appoint D D Lapang, former chief minister as chief adviser to the government of Meghalaya with perks and facilities under category A+ .
