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Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Faces Sexual Harassment Charges And Denies Claims
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:18
Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Faces Sexual Harassment Charges And Denies Claims
- •Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam faces serious sexual harassment allegations linked to Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed him following an internal inquiry and Delhi Police registered an FIR.
- •Akoijam has strongly denied the allegations, dismissing the proceedings as a politically motivated witch hunt.
- •The BJP has questioned the Congress leadership silence and demanded Akoijam suspension from Parliament.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations made by 11 female students, which included inappropriate remarks and behavior during academic interactions. The university's dismissal order took effect on October 9, 2026.
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has strongly denied the allegations, dismissed them as unverified, and characterized the proceedings against him as a politically motivated witch hunt.
The BJP has criticized the Congress leadership for its silence and demanded accountability. Additionally, a delegation of BJP women MPs met with President Droupadi Murmu to formally seek Akoijam's suspension from the Lok Sabha.
