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Manipur Congress MP Bimol Akoijam receives women's wing backing amid harassment allegations
Congress MP Bimol Akoijam has received support from the party's women's wing in Manipur following sexual harassment accusations by Jawaharlal Nehru University students. The university terminated his association with the institution in October.
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Congress MP Bimol Akoijam has garnered backing from the Indian National Congress women's wing in Manipur as he faces sexual harassment allegations levelled by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students. The development comes after JNU announced the dismissal of Akoijam on October 9, following formal complaints regarding inappropriate conduct.
The women's wing's expression of support represents a significant show of solidarity for the MP within party circles in the northeastern state. The backing underscores ongoing divisions within political and civil society responses to the allegations against Akoijam.
The accusations emerged from JNU, where Akoijam had an institutional association. The university's decision to terminate his position reflected the seriousness with which the institution treated the complaints. Details regarding the specific nature of the allegations and the formal process that preceded the dismissal have been limited.
Akoijam represents a Manipur constituency in parliament. The case highlights ongoing concerns about accountability and institutional responses to sexual harassment complaints in academic and political settings across India.