Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur

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Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur
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Born (1976-12-10) 10 December 1976 (age 47)
Shangshak Ukhrul, India
Political party Indian National Congress
OccupationPolitician

Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur is an Indian politician from Manipur state. He was elected as MLA from 44 (ST) Ukhrul Assembly Constituency in the 11th Assembly Elections as an Indian National Congress candidate for the term 2017-2022 AD. [1] [2] [3]

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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]

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References

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