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Manipur MP Akoijam says JNU dismissal was a ‘witch hunt’
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Congress MP representing Inner Manipur, says Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed him as a professor after an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations by women students.
The university’s internal committee recommended major punishment.
Akoijam says he has not received the committee’s recommendations, the inquiry report or the official dismissal order.
He accuses JNU of violating procedures, including confidentiality rules, and says he will challenge the decision through legal channels.
He also says the parties involved should have 30 days to appeal the findings.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called on Akoijam to resign from Parliament, while former chief minister N Biren Singh criticised Congress leadership over the case.
BJP members also protested in Jammu, calling for Rahul Gandhi to resign as Leader of the Opposition.
Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam called his dismissal as a Jawaharlal Nehru University professor a “witch hunt.”
He accused the university of violating procedures for handling sexual harassment complaints.
JNU dismissed Akoijam after an internal committee investigated allegations by women students and recommended major punishment.
Akoijam said he had not received the inquiry report, committee recommendations or official dismissal order, and would challenge the decision through legal channels.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh demanded that Akoijam resign from the Lok Sabha.
- Who
- Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- What
- JNU dismissed him after an internal committee investigated sexual harassment allegations and recommended major punishment. Akoijam called the dismissal a “witch hunt.
- When
- The article was published on October 10, 2026. Akoijam spoke at a press conference Friday night.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University; Akoijam spoke at his residence in Imphal.
- Why
- The dismissal followed an internal committee inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment by women students.
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Dismissal
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Akoijam called his dismissal a “witch hunt” and accused JNU of violating complaint procedures.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Khemchand called the dismissal “deeply disturbing and shameful.
Public office
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
Akoijam said he would challenge the dismissal through legal channels.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Khemchand said Akoijam had lost the moral authority to remain a public representative and should resign.
I have nothing to hide. This is a witch hunt.
The parties concerned should be given an opportunity to appeal against the findings within the stipulated 30-day period.
Akoijam has lost the moral authority to continue as a public representative and should resign, respecting the sentiment of the people.
JNU's internal committee investigated sexual harassment allegations by women students and recommended major punishment.
JNU dismissed Akoijam as a professor.
Akoijam spoke at a press conference at his residence in Imphal and said he would challenge the dismissal.
- Position
- Congress MP and JNU professor
- Constituency
- Inner Manipur
- University
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Appeal period cited by Akoijam
- 30 days
- Press conference location
- Imphal
Sources
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