Archive · 11 Oct 2026
JNU Dismisses Congress MP-Professor After Student Harassment Inquiry
Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his university job.
He is also a member of India’s Parliament for the Congress party.
The university said an internal committee investigated complaints from women students and recommended a serious punishment.
Reports say 11 students complained about alleged remarks, unwanted contact, advances, and conduct during academic interactions.
A detailed account said the committee upheld nine allegations and found a pattern of behaviour crossing professional boundaries.
It also said students were not adequately warned before a film with sexual content was shown, though it did not find showing the film inherently inappropriate.
Akoijam denies the allegations and says he wants to see the committee’s report and evidence.
A student group welcomed the dismissal and called for further legal action.
Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed professor and Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam with immediate effect after an internal inquiry.
The university said its Internal Committee recommended major punishment and cited applicable service rules, including Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules.
Reports said 11 women students complained in May 2026, alleging sexually suggestive remarks, unwanted contact or advances, and irregular viva examinations.
A detailed account said the committee upheld nine allegations and found a recurring pattern of conduct crossing teacher-student professional boundaries; it said students were not adequately warned about a film’s sexual content.
Akoijam denied the allegations, called the proceedings a “witch hunt” and sought the committee’s report and evidence; ABVP welcomed the dismissal and called for further legal action.
- Who
- JNU dismissed professor and Congress Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following complaints by women students.
- What
- The university terminated Akoijam’s service after its Internal Committee inquiry and recommendation for major punishment.
- When
- The dismissal order was dated October 9; reports said the complaints were filed in May 2026.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
- Why
- JNU said it acted on the Internal Committee’s findings, available facts, and applicable service rules.
University findings and calls for accountability
Akoijam’s denial and demand for evidence
Allegations and inquiry
University findings and calls for accountability
JNU said its Internal Committee investigated the complaints and recommended major punishment. A detailed account said evidence supported nine allegations and identified a recurring pattern of conduct crossing professional boundaries.
Akoijam’s denial and demand for evidence
Akoijam denied the allegations, challenged claims including that he sought sexual favours for marks, and described the proceedings as a “witch hunt.”
Process and access to findings
University findings and calls for accountability
The university’s order said due process was followed and cited the committee report, available facts, and applicable service rules.
Akoijam’s denial and demand for evidence
Akoijam said he had not received the report or dismissal order and wanted to see the committee’s recommendations and evidence.
Further action
University findings and calls for accountability
ABVP welcomed the dismissal, called for support for complainants, and urged strict legal action. BJP figures in Manipur also called for Akoijam to resign as an MP.
Akoijam’s denial and demand for evidence
Akoijam said the case was an attempt to silence him. BJP figures also criticized Rahul Gandhi’s response; the articles do not report a response from Gandhi.
- Dismissed
- Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a JNU professor and Congress Lok Sabha MP from Inner Manipur
- University position
- Professor at JNU’s Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences
- Dismissal
- Effective immediately; order dated October 9
- Complaints
- Reports said 11 women students complained in May 2026
- Committee account
- A detailed report said nine allegations were upheld and described a recurring pattern crossing professional boundaries
- Rules cited
- JNU service rules and Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules
- Akoijam’s response
- He denied the allegations, called the proceedings a “witch hunt,” and asked to see the report and evidence
- Other responses
- ABVP welcomed the dismissal and called for strict legal action; BJP figures also demanded Akoijam resign as an MP
Sources
Congress MP sacked by JNU after 11 students allege sexual harassment
BJP seeks resignation of Manipur MP Akoijam after JNU dismissal over harassment complaints - Telegraph India
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