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JNU Dismisses Congress MP and Professor After Harassment Inquiry
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his job.
He is also a Congress member of Parliament from Inner Manipur.
The university investigated complaints that he sexually harassed female students.
Its Internal Committee recommended a major punishment.
One news report says 11 women students complained.
The vice-chancellor signed an order ending his university employment immediately.
Akoijam denies the allegations and says they are meant to harm his reputation.
The reports do not describe any response from him to the committee’s findings beyond that denial.
Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam with immediate effect.
The university’s Internal Committee investigated sexual harassment complaints and recommended “major punishment.”
One report says 11 women students complained of misconduct against Akoijam.
The dismissal order was issued by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit.
Akoijam has denied the allegations, calling them unverified claims intended to tarnish his reputation.
- Who
- Jawaharlal Nehru University and Professor and Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam; one report says 11 women students made complaints.
- What
- JNU dismissed Akoijam after its Internal Committee investigated sexual harassment complaints and recommended major punishment.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi; Akoijam represents Inner Manipur in the Lok Sabha.
- When
- The dismissal took effect immediately; the articles do not specify the date.
- Why
- The university said it acted on the Internal Committee’s findings and recommendation following sexual harassment complaints.
University and inquiry findings
Akoijam’s denial
Sexual harassment allegations
University and inquiry findings
JNU’s Internal Committee investigated complaints, recommended major punishment, and the university dismissed Akoijam based on its report.
Akoijam’s denial
Akoijam denies the allegations and describes them as unverified claims intended to tarnish his reputation.
Key facts
- University
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Dismissed professor
- Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
- Political role
- Congress Lok Sabha MP representing Inner Manipur
- University department
- Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences
- Investigating body
- JNU Internal Committee
- Reported number of complainants
- 11 women students, according to one report
- Order issuer
- Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit
- Effective date
- Immediate, according to the dismissal order
Quotes
JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit
Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University who issued the dismissal order
“Upon following the due process and considering all available facts and as per the report of the Internal Committee (IC), the punishment of dismissal from the services of the University is hereby imposed on Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences of the University, with immediate effect.”
indianexpress.com
NDTV
freepressjournal.in
“An Inquiry was conducted by the Internal Committee (IC) against Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, pursuant to allegations of sexual harassment. Based on the findings, the Internal Committee (IC) recommended Major Punishment to Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.”
NDTV
Sources
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