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BJP Protests Outside Congress Office Over JNU Sexual Harassment Allegations
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News18•19-10-2026, 22:31
BJP Protests Outside Congress Office Over JNU Sexual Harassment Allegations
- •The BJP SC/ST Morcha staged a protest outside the Congress office demanding accountability from party leadership regarding sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.
- •Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a former JNU professor representing Inner Manipur, was dismissed by JNU on October 9 following an internal inquiry, and an FIR was registered by Delhi Police on October 11.
- •BJP leaders including Yogita Singh and C. L. Meena accused Congress of double standards on women's safety and demanded Akoijam's suspension from the Lok Sabha.
- •The BJP has escalated protests through the Mahila Morcha, delegations meeting President Droupadi Murmu, and approaching the National Commission for Women.
- •Akoijam appeared before police investigators on October 15, denying the allegations and claiming the case is politically motivated while promising full cooperation.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his teaching position on October 9, 2026, following an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct made by 11 female students.
The BJP has staged multiple protests demanding accountability from the Congress leadership, petitioned President Droupadi Murmu for his suspension from the Lok Sabha, and approached the National Commission for Women.
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has denied the allegations, dismissed the case as a politically motivated witch hunt, and stated that he will fully cooperate with the ongoing Delhi Police investigation.
