J. D. Rymbai
J. D. Rymbai | |
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Chief Minister of Meghalaya | |
In office 15 June 2006 – 10 March 2007 | |
Governor | M. M. Jacob |
Preceded by | D. D. Lapang |
Succeeded by | D. D. Lapang |
Constituency | Jirang |
Personal details | |
Born | J. Dringwell Rymbai 26 October 1934 Meghalaya, British Raj |
Died | 21 April 2022 | (aged 87)
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | United Democratic Party |
Spouse | Peggymon Pathaw |
Children | 5 |
As of 18 June, 2006 Source: Government of Meghalaya |
J. Dringwell Rymbai (26 October 1934 – 21 April 2022) was a politician from Meghalaya, India.[1]
Life
Born in a poor family, he had to discontinue education during his graduation. He became an assistant teacher in a government school. He later obtained a graduate degree as well as a degree in education (B. Ed. - Bachelor of education). He went on to become the head master in a government school.[2]
He entered active politics in 1983 and contested elections to the
He was regarded as a loyalist of the 2003-2006 chief minister
He served as chief minister until March 2007, when Lapang returned to office following a decision by the Congress Party.[5] He was married to Peggymon Pathaw and had five children, three daughters and two sons. J.D. Rymbai resigned from the Assembly and Indian National Congress on 4 January 2008.
Rymbai died on 21 April 2022, aged 88.[6]
References
- ^ Profile accessed on 18 June 2006 Archived 5 March 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Biographic sketch
- ^ The Hindu - Rebels choose Lapang's ally
- ^ The Hindu - Rymbai in Delhi, to discuss Cabinet expansion with Sonia
- ^ "The Telegraph - Calcutta : Frontpage". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ Meghalaya: Former CM JD Rymbai passes away at 88