Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur

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 a former member of Manipur Legislative Assembly from Ukhrul.^[1][2][3][4]

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 vocalist in a rock band and thereafter turned to social work and investigative journalism. He joined electoral politics when he contested the 2012 elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly as a Congress candidate. He lost the elections to his nearest rival, Samuel Risom from the Naga People's Front by a narrow margin of 56 votes.

As a legislator, Alfred is considered one of the most vocal members in the house.^[5][6] 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.^[7][8] 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.^[9][10]