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Congress MP Akoijam decries JNU dismissal order as political vendetta
Inner Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam has strongly protested a Jawaharlal Nehru University directive to terminate his employment, characterizing the action as a targeted campaign. Akoijam, a former professor at JNU's School of Social Sciences, has disputed the university's decision.
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Bimol Akoijam, the Congress member representing Inner Manipur in Parliament, has accused Jawaharlal Nehru University of initiating what he termed a "witch hunt" following the institution's order to dismiss him from his position. Akoijam, who held an academic appointment at JNU's School of Social Sciences, contested the university's action as a manifestation of political persecution rather than a legitimate administrative measure.
The dismissal order marks an escalation in what Akoijam characterizes as institutional overreach directed at him personally. The Congress lawmaker has indicated his intention to challenge the decision through appropriate legal channels, maintaining that the university's actions lack substantive justification.
Akoijam's case reflects broader tensions between academic institutions and political figures in India, particularly regarding the treatment of faculty members who maintain active parliamentary roles. The situation underscores ongoing debates concerning institutional autonomy, political accountability, and the protection of academic freedom within India's higher education sector.
The former professor's statement has drawn attention from opposition quarters, who have similarly questioned the motivations behind the university's disciplinary action against an active parliamentarian.