Former Manipur MLA A.S. Arthur, who represented the 44-Ukhrul Assembly Constituency, passed away today morning at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital after a prolonged illness.
Arthur had served as Minister for Forest and General Administration from 1994 to 1997 and was regarded as a prominent political figure from Ukhrul district. He is survived by his son, Alfred Kanngam Arthur, the current Member of Parliament for the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.
A condolence service for the departed leader is scheduled to be held at 7 pm today at Dwaar Centre in Safdarjung, New Delhi.
Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the veteran leader. In a condolence message, he described A.S. Arthur as a dedicated and upright public figure who served the people with integrity. He stated that the State has lost an accomplished politician and that his absence would leave a significant void in Manipur’s political landscape.
The Chief Minister also conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul.
Former Minister A.S. Arthur passes away
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