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BJP women MPs seek action against Congress legislator over JNU harassment
A group of BJP women Members of Parliament has initiated moves to demand accountability over allegations of sexual harassment at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The delegation plans to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to press for action against a Congress MP from Manipur.
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BJP women parliamentarians are mounting pressure on leadership to take cognisance of sexual harassment allegations connected to JNU, with plans underway to formally petition the Lok Sabha Speaker. The move reflects growing political attention to the matter, with the Congress MP from Manipur facing scrutiny over his alleged involvement.
The delegation's strategy includes presenting their concerns to Speaker Om Birla, seeking institutional intervention and possible action against the implicated legislator. The initiative underscores the opposition party's bid to keep the issue in focus amid ongoing proceedings.
On Tuesday, BJP MPs also approached President Droupadi Murmu separately, escalating their demand for action to the highest constitutional office. The dual approach—engaging both legislative and executive branches—indicates the significance BJP women lawmakers attach to addressing the harassment allegations.
The developments come amid continued scrutiny of workplace safety standards at premier educational institutions in India. Sexual harassment complaints at JNU have periodically drawn political attention, with various stakeholders demanding stronger accountability mechanisms and swift action against perpetrators.