Delhi: BJP Mahila Morcha to take out protest march against Congress MP over JNU alleged sexual harassment case
The delegation sought his removal from the Lok Sabha and protection for the 11 complainants after JNU dismissed him over sexual harassment findings.
- On Tuesday, a delegation of BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, submitting a memorandum seeking intervention against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on October 9 after an internal inquiry substantiated sexual harassment complaints from 11 female students. Akoijam has rejected the allegations, describing the university's action as a "witch hunt."
- Delhi Police registered an FIR at the Vasant Kunj North police station on October 11 under Sections 75, 75, 75 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, following a complaint by the university's chief security officer. Investigation is underway.
- Following the dismissal, BJP Mahila Morcha members staged the 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan' protest march outside Congress headquarters on Monday, demanding Akoijam's expulsion. Protesters criticized Congress leadership for maintaining "apparent silence" over the misconduct.
- Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi faces accusations from BJP leaders that he is protecting the accused MP despite his stated commitment to women's rights. Akoijam continues to deny the allegations, maintaining his legal team will pursue the matter.
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JNU row: BJP women MPs to meet President Murmu over sexual harassment charges against Congress MP - The Tribune
A delegation of women BJP MPs is likely to call on President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday to draw her attention to the recent sacking of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam as professor from the Jawaharlal Nehru University on sexual harassment charges, sources said.
BJP women wing holds protest, demanding expulstion of Akoijam from Congress in sexual harassment case
The BJP Mahila Morcha on Monday staged a massive protest near the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, demanding the expulsion of MP, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who has been accused of sexual harassment in the Jawaharlal Nehru University, from the party.
JNU harassment row: BJP Mahila Morcha seeks action against Congress MP Akoijam
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BJP Mahila Morcha seeks Congress MP's resignation over harassment
Bengaluru: Members of the BJP Mahila Morcha took to the streets in Bengaluru on Monday, demanding the resignation of Manipur Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following allegations of sexual harassment against him. The protesters assembled outside Cantonment Railway Station with placards and raised slogans accusing the Congress of failing to act decisively on the issue. … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment,…
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