Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismisses Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Congress Lok Sabha MP, from service following sexual harassment allegations made by students. The decision follows an inquiry by JNU’s Internal Complaints Committee, which reviews complaints and recommends disciplinary action. Multiple reports say the committee recommended a major penalty, and JNU issues an order for dismissal with immediate effect.
The allegations, described in reporting as involving multiple students, include inappropriate remarks and advances, as well as claims about offers related to grades. According to outlets, Akoijam denies the allegations and says they were intended to tarnish his reputation, including through claims that the complaints are not credible. Some coverage also notes that there is no immediate response from Congress to the dismissal.
While all accounts describe the same outcome—dismissal after an internal inquiry—sources vary in emphasis, including how many students spoke, details about the types of conduct alleged, and whether the internal process was contested. The reports agree on the central facts: the complaints were investigated by JNU’s internal mechanism, the committee recommended major punishment, and the university terminates his employment.
