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JNU dismisses Congress MP Akoijam after sexual harassment complaints
JNU dismissed Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on October 9 after an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations.
At least 11 female students complained in May, alleging that he invited students to his on-campus residence and made inappropriate remarks in classes and vivas.
Akoijam, who was associated with JNU’s Centre for the Study of Social Systems, denies wrongdoing and calls his dismissal a “witch hunt”.
Delhi Police registered an FIR against him on October 11, citing laws on sexual harassment and insulting a woman’s modesty.
Police are investigating the case, and no outcome is stated.
BJP women’s groups protested and demanded his expulsion from the Congress, while Akoijam said the university was trying to avoid scrutiny by taking the matter to court.
Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on October 9 after an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations.
At least 11 female students had filed complaints against Akoijam in May, according to reports.
Akoijam denied wrongdoing and said the allegations and his dismissal amounted to harassment and a witch hunt.
Delhi Police registered a first information report against him on October 11, and an investigation is underway.
The BJP Mahila Morcha held protests demanding that the Congress expel Akoijam.
- Who
- Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam was dismissed by Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- What
- JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations. Delhi Police also registered a first information report against him.
- When
- JNU dismissed him on October 9. Police registered the report on October 11; the article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi; the police report was registered at Vasant Kunj North police station.
- Why
- JNU acted after an internal inquiry into complaints by female students alleging sexual harassment. Akoijam denied wrongdoing.
Akoijam
JNU and the complainants
Allegations
Akoijam
Akoijam called the allegations harassment and denied wrongdoing.
JNU and the complainants
The complaints alleged that Akoijam attempted to sexually harass students and made obscene or inappropriate remarks.
JNU's action
Akoijam
Akoijam described his dismissal as a witch hunt and alleged the university was avoiding scrutiny.
JNU and the complainants
JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry, following a recommendation for a major penalty.
At least 11 female students filed sexual harassment complaints against Akoijam, according to reports.
JNU dismissed Akoijam with immediate effect after an internal inquiry.
Delhi Police registered a first information report against Akoijam at Vasant Kunj North police station.
BJP Mahila Morcha held protests in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh demanding Akoijam's expulsion from the Congress.
- Complaints
- At least 11 female students
- Dismissal
- October 9
- Police report
- October 11, Vasant Kunj North police station
- University
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Police investigation
- Underway
What people are saying
This is nothing but harassment.
hollow slogans
Sources
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