Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam Dismissed From JNU over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Internal Committee recommended major punishment after finding grounds in the allegations, and the university imposed dismissal with immediate effect.
- On Friday, October 9, 2026, JNU dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations, with Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit signing the order terminating his service at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems.
- Findings from the Internal Committee investigation prompted the dismissal after the committee conducted an inquiry into the allegations against Akoijam and recommended major punishment based on its findings.
- Citing Rule 11 of the Central Civil Services Rules, JNU processed the dismissal for Akoijam, who also serves as a Congress MP from Inner Manipur.
- According to the order, "Upon following the due process and considering all available facts and as per the report of the Internal Committee, the punishment of dismissal from the services of the University is hereby imposed on Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam."
- Amid a hunger strike entering its fifth day at JNU, this dismissal marks a significant administrative development in the university's current campus climate.
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Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment allegations
Imphal: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Congress MP from Manipur, Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, from its services with immediate effect following an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment made by at least 11 female students. Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, previously served as a professor at JNU’s Centre for the […] The post Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam dismissed from JNU over sexual harassment a…
JNU Dismisses Congress MP Bimol Akoijam After Sexual Harassment Inquiry
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has terminated the services of Congress MP and professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam with immediate effect after an internal probe into allegations of sexual harassment.The order, dated October 9 and signed by JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit, said that the Internal Committee had looked into the complaints and recommended a major penalty to the professor.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Congress Lok Sabha MP Dr Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from its faculty following an internal inquiry into s*xual harassment allegations. Eleven students had reportedly filed complaints against the Inner Manipur MP, who has denied the charges. 📰 JNU Sacks Congress MP Bimol Akoijam As Professor Over Harassment Allegations.
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