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| birth_place   = [[Shangshak]] [[Ukhrul]], India
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'''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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.india.com/assembly-election-2017/manipur/ukhrul/|title=Election Results|publisher=India.com|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://myneta.info/manipur2017/candidate.php?candidate_id=185|title=2017 Assembly Elections Manipur|publisher=MYNETA|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/manipur/news/29-crorepati-candidates-in-phase-2-of-manipur-polls-report/articleshow/57432564.cms|title=Crorepati Candidates|work=The Times of India|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref>

==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. 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/manipur/news/29-crorepati-candidates-in-phase-2-of-manipur-polls-report/articleshow/57432564.cms|title=Crorepati Candidates|work=The Times of India|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..200218.feb18|title=Queries in the Assembly|publisher=e-pao|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=17..220819.aug19|title=Palliative Care Unit Inauguration|publisher=e-pao|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=15..161119.nov19|title=One Stop Centre Inauguration|publisher=e-pao|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com//Encyc/2019/7/12/Ukhrul-Jul-12-MLA-Alfred-Arthur-Kanngam-urged-the-people-of-Ukhrul-town-to-participate-in-the-public-movement-for-mass-tree-plantation-programme-to-end-the-water-crisis-of-the-district-.html|title=2017 Mooting for Mass Tree Plantation|publisher=The Sangai Express|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=3..080619.jun19|title=Promoting Shirui Lily Festival|publisher=e-pao|accessdate=11 November 2019 }}</ref>

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[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]]
[[Category:1976 births]]
[[Category:People from Ukhrul district]]