Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur Explained

Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur
Birth Date:1976 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Shangshak, Ukhrul, India
Office:Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Termstart:2024
Predecessor:Lorho S. Pfoze
Constituency:Outer Manipur
Office1:Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly
Term Start1:2017
Term End1:2022
Predecessor1:Danny Shaiza
Successor1:Ram Muivah
Constituency1:Ukhrul
Party:Indian National Congress
Occupation:Politician

Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur is an Indian politician from Manipur. He is currently serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Outer Manipur. He is former member of Manipur Legislative Assembly from Ukhrul.[1] [2] [3]

Early life

Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur is the second son of AS Arthur who is a retired Bureaucrat and a politician from Shangshak Phunghon village in Ukhrul district. Prior to joining politics, Alfred had a short stint as a musician and a vocalist in a rock band and thereafter turned to social work and investigative journalism. For the first time, he was fielded in the Assembly Elections in Manipur as a Congress candidate in 2012 general elections. However, he lost the elections to his nearest rival, Samuel Risom from the Naga People's Front by a narrow margin of 56 votes.

Political career

As a legislator, Alfred is considered one of the most vocal members in the house.[4] [5] The improvement of government run educational institutions in Ukhrul district and revamping of Ukhrul District Hospital are attributed as outcome of Alfred's constant arguments and reminders in the state Assembly.[6] [7] Pettigrew College, one of the oldest colleges in Manipur and the only government college in Ukhrul district which was in a dysfunctional state was revived through the initiative of Alfred. He is also considered a strong advocate for youth reformation and empowerment owing to his active involvement in several youth related activities.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Election Results. India.com. 11 November 2019 .
  2. Web site: 2017 Assembly Elections Manipur. MYNETA. 11 November 2019 .
  3. Web site: Crorepati Candidates. The Times of India. 11 November 2019 .
  4. Web site: Crorepati Candidates. The Times of India. 11 November 2019 .
  5. Web site: Queries in the Assembly. e-pao. 11 November 2019 .
  6. Web site: Palliative Care Unit Inauguration. e-pao. 11 November 2019 .
  7. Web site: One Stop Centre Inauguration. e-pao. 11 November 2019 .
  8. Web site: 2017 Mooting for Mass Tree Plantation. The Sangai Express. 11 November 2019 .
  9. Web site: Promoting Shirui Lily Festival. e-pao. 11 November 2019 .