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JNU Dismisses MP Bimol Akoijam Over Sexual Harassment Inquiry
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News18•09-10-2026, 20:58
JNU Dismisses MP Bimol Akoijam Over Sexual Harassment Inquiry
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Congress MP and professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from service with immediate effect.
- •The dismissal follows an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations involving complaints from 11 women students.
- •The university’s Internal Committee recommended major punishment after examining the complaints against Akoijam.
- •Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who represents Inner Manipur in the Lok Sabha, has challenged the process and called it a witch hunt.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Professor and Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from university service with immediate effect following an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations. The university's Internal Committee recommended a major punishment after examining complaints lodged by 11 women students.
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has strongly rejected the allegations against him, describing the controversy as a "witch hunt" and demanding evidence while insisting he has nothing to hide.
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam serves as a Member of Parliament representing Inner Manipur in the Lok Sabha.
