started · updated
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam faces sexual harassment allegations and dismissal from JNU
Political tensions in India have escalated following the dismissal of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his position as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The dismissal followed an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations made by 11 female students.
Akoijam has denied the allegations, characterizing the university's actions as a political 'witch hunt' and stating he will challenge the decision in court. Meanwhile, Delhi Police have registered an FIR and summoned the MP for questioning.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its criticism of the Congress leadership, specifically targeting Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for their perceived silence on the matter. A delegation of BJP women Members of Parliament met with President Droupadi Murmu to demand Akoijam's suspension from the Lok Sabha and to seek protection for the students involved.
Simultaneously, the BJP Mahila Morcha has organized multiple protests across various regions, including Varanasi and New Delhi. These demonstrations have also involved allegations of misconduct by Congress workers against BJP women activists during protests outside the Congress headquarters, leading to formal police complaints.
Entities
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam · BJP Mahila Morcha · Bharatiya Janata Party · Congress Party · Droupadi Murmu · Indian National Congress · Jawaharlal Nehru University
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BJP Mahila Morcha workers filed a police complaint alleging misconduct and indecent behavior by Congress workers during a protest. www.newsx.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Delhi Police issued a notice summoning Angomcha Bimol Akoijam for questioning regarding the sexual harassment FIR. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] BJP activists accused the Congress leadership of double standards regarding women's safety and the conduct of its members. desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A delegation of BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu to request the suspension of Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha. thenews21.com · theshillongtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam described his dismissal as a political 'witch hunt' and intends to challenge the decision in court. hindi.webdunia.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] An internal inquiry at JNU led to the dismissal of professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following allegations from 11 female students. desitalkchicago.com · thenews21.com · bhaskarlive.in · theshillongtimes.com