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JNU sacked Congress MP Akoijam over sexual harassment proves Rahul's hypocrisy?

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Checked 16 Oct 2026 · Updated 17 Oct 2026

Reports confirm that at least 11 female JNU students filed sexual harassment complaints against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in May, leading an internal committee to recommend major punishment resulting in his dismissal. The students accused him of making inappropriate sexual remarks during viva exams, making obscene comments in class, and inviting them to his residence to attempt harassment. Additionally, media reports state Delhi Police registered an FIR following a complaint by JNU's Chief Security Officer, and an investigation remains underway.

Main source: Hindustan Times

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JNU sacked Congress MP Akoijam over sexual harassment proves Rahul's hypocrisy

✅ The dismissal over sexual harassment TrueJNU dismissed MP Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations
💬 “Hypocrisy” OpinionSilence on allegations is a value judgment, not a fact

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⚖️ Where the case stands

🗣️ Alleged

female students: "According to complaints, the professor was accused of making inappropriate remarks with sexual connotations during the viva examinations in May." Hindustan Times, 2026-10-10
11 female students: "The complaints alleged that he invited students to his campus residence on the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them." New Indian Express, 2026-10-12
Chief Security Officer of JNU: "Delhi Police has registered an FIR following a complaint by the Chief Security Officer of JNU, Delhi." New Indian Express, 2026-10-12
Their response: "Akoijam denied the allegations, calling his sacking from JNU a political “witch hunt” and accusing the BJP of concocting false charges against him to silence his voice ahead of upcoming state assembly elections." ThePrint, 2026-10-12

❓ Still open

Investigation open: "The FIR details/gist mention the name of Congress Lok Sabha MP and JNU Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. Investigation is underway." New Indian Express, 2026-10-12

What we checked

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Jawaharlal Nehru University's internal committee recommended major punishment for Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following sexual harassment allegations.Hindustan Times

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Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam was sacked from JNU over allegations of sexual harassment.Hindustan Times

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At least 11 female JNU students filed sexual harassment complaints against Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in May.New Indian Express

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JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit signed the dismissal order of Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.Hindustan Times

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An FIR was filed against Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in connection with sexual harassment allegations.No reliable source found for this yet.

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Angomcha Bimol Akoijam claimed the sexual harassment allegations against him are a politically motivated witch hunt by the BJP ahead of Manipur elections.Not confirmed

What each side says

Angomcha Bimol AkoijamAkoijam denied the sexual harassment allegations, terming his dismissal a politically motivated witch hunt by the BJP. ThePrint

The BJPThe BJP demanded action against Akoijam, urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to intervene, and criticized Rahul Gandhi's silence. The Hindu

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