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Angomcha Bimol Akoijam dismissed from JNU amid sexual harassment allegations
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Congress Member of Parliament representing Inner Manipur, following an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. The university's Internal Committee recommended major punishment after finding evidence of inappropriate conduct and unwelcome physical contact involving at least 11 female students.
On October 11, 2026, the Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Akoijam at the Vasant Kunj North police station. The FIR, filed following a complaint by the JNU Chief Security Officer, cites several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections related to sexual harassment.
The incident has triggered widespread political protests. The BJP Mahila Morcha has organized demonstrations in multiple cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Bhopal, Odisha, and Bengaluru, demanding Akoijam's arrest and the resignation of Congress leadership. BJP leaders, including Bansuri Swaraj and Chirag Paswan, have criticized the Congress party for its perceived silence regarding the allegations against its MP.
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- [● 6 SOURCES] The university's Internal Committee recommended a major punishment following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations. digitalchew.com · madhyamamonline.com · news.abplive.com · www.sabguru.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The BJP Mahila Morcha staged protests demanding that the Congress party take action against its MP. www.mpbreakingnews.in · www.orissapost.com · www.zoomnews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Delhi Commission for Women took suo motu cognisance of the allegations and sought a factual report from JNU. madhyamamonline.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] JNU has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from service with immediate effect. digitalchew.com · madhyamamonline.com · news.abplive.com · www.sabguru.com · bhaskarlive.in · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] At least 11 female students filed complaints of sexual harassment against the professor. digitalchew.com · madhyamamonline.com · news.abplive.com · www.sabguru.com · navbharatlive.com · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Akoijam has rejected the allegations, describing them as false and politically motivated. madhyamamonline.com · www.orissapost.com · www.indiatv.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The university's Internal Committee found a pattern of inappropriate conduct and unwelcome physical contact, recommending major punishment. thecsrjournal.in · www.indiatv.in
- [● 12 SOURCES] Delhi Police registered an FIR against Angomcha Bimol Akoijam at Vasant Kunj North police station on October 11 under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. desitalkchicago.com · navbharatlive.com · www.devdiscourse.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · www.latestly.com · +7 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused the Congress leadership of hypocrisy regarding women's safety due to their silence on the matter. desitalkchicago.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · gulfnews.com · navbharatlive.com · www.latestly.com · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Angomcha Bimol Akoijam denied all allegations and characterized the university's actions as a politically motivated witch-hunt. www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] At least 11 female students filed sexual harassment complaints against Akoijam in May 2026. navbharatlive.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · gulfnews.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] JNU dismissed Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his position as professor on October 9 following an inquiry into sexual harassment. www.deccanchronicle.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.indiatv.in