Indian Politics

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Slams JNU Dismissal Order as Political Witch Hunt

Hindustan Times57m
THE BRIEF
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Inner Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam was dismissed as a JNU professor following internal sexual harassment allegations and plans to challenge the order in court.

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Akoijam disputed the inquiry's procedures, stating the original grievance concerned pedagogy and pointing to the unusually brief duration of proceedings.

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While the BJP organized protests against the lawmaker, Akoijam asserted that the university targeted him for speaking out on Northeast issues.