New Delhi: Former Meghalaya minister, Robert Garnett Lyngdoh passed away on Friday at his residence in Nongrim Hills at around 11.40 am at the age of 62.
RG Lyngdoh, one of the most popular and much admired politician. He was battling cancer for months.
Lyngdoh represented Laitumkhrah Legislative Assembly Constituency for two terms between 1998 to 2008.
Popularly known as Bob, he represented Laitumkhrah Legislative Assembly Constituency for two terms between 1998 to 2008.
He was the son of a former minister Peter Marbaniang and brother of MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh and West Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) IPS Herbert G Lyngdoh.
He was well known for his exemplary way of dealing with the militancy in Meghalaya.
Meanwhile, chief minister Conrad K Sangma also condoled his death.
The fearless Shri R. G. Lyngdoh, former Home Minister of Meghalaya was a personality we all looked up to. Cheerful and witty, Bah Robert was a friend to everyone he encountered. Deeply saddened by the news of his passing. My deepest condolences to @ampareenlyngdoh & his family. pic.twitter.com/2Pk7ef1v0V
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) July 29, 2022
Former Chief Minister of Meghalaya also condoled the untimely demise of Bah R G Lyngdoh.
Deeply saddened by d sad news – I condole d untimely demise of Bah R G Lyngdoh, x-Minister; will cherish d services rendered; may the Almighty God grant solace & fortitude 2 all in d bereaved family & may d departed soul rest in an eternal peace @AITCofficial @ampareenlyngdoh
— Mukul Sangma (@mukulsangma) July 29, 2022
Deeply saddened by the untimely demised of Sir R.G.Lyngdoh a former Home Minister of Meghalaya.He was a true gentlemen in wit,grace & kindness. He left a great legacy during his tenure as a minister in the state. My condolences to the family, may God grant him eternal peace. ? pic.twitter.com/irtsCanzjC
— Charles Pyngrope (@AITCCharles) July 29, 2022
My deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing away of Shri R. G. Lyngdoh, former minister of the State.
My thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved family members during this time of sadness.
May his soul rest in peace.#KyrmenShylla #Khliehriat #eastjaintiahills #UDP pic.twitter.com/JXcAWaILu8— Kyrmen Shylla (@ShyllaKyrmen) July 29, 2022
