JNU Dismisses Congress MP Bimol Akoijam: Inside the Sexual Harassment Inquiry

JNU Dismisses Professor and Congress MP: What Happened?

New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has terminated the services of Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Lok Sabha MP from Inner Manipur representing the Congress party. This development has taken place following an internal inquiry by the university into sexual harassment allegations levied against the professor by some students. As The Indian Express and Outlook India reported on October 9, 2026, JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit directed the immediate termination of his services after considering the recommendations of the university’s Internal Committee which looked into the allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by some female students.

This case raises important questions about the mechanisms by which universities handle such complaints and the subsequent disciplinary measures they take against the accused. We will attempt to cover the incident in detail while highlighting the allegations made and the punishment awarded. It must be noted that we will not be commenting on the validity of the allegations but will report them as presented by our sources.

JNU Sexual Harassment Case: What Were the Allegations?

According to reports in the media, in September there were allegations of sexual harassment made by 11 female students of JNU against Professor Akoijam. The Internal Committee of the university subsequently looked into these allegations and took statements from the complainants as part of the investigation process.

Later, in response to the outcome of this internal inquiry, JNU decided to recommend his termination from the post as a faculty member. It must be noted that since this issue pertains to sexual harassment, any discussion around the allegations should be treated with a high degree of sensitivity.

What Did JNU’s Dismissal Order Say?

According to the order cited by The Indian Express and Outlook India, JNU has cited adherence to due process, evaluation of the available information, and the report submitted by the Internal Committee as reasons for the termination of his services. The dismissal order states that Professor Akoijam has been asked to report to the JNU administration for termination of his services with immediate effect.

This order was signed by the Vice-Chancellor of JNU on October 9, 2026. It appears that the Executive Council of the university had considered the report submitted by the Internal Committee on September 30, 2026, and decided to recommend his termination. It must be noted that this order pertains to his services at the JNU. It does not comment on his status as an MP in the Lok Sabha.

Who Is Angomcha Bimol Akoijam?

Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam belongs to Inner Manipur, which he represents as the Congress candidate in the Lok Sabha. Prior to his entry into politics, he was a faculty member at JNU’s Centre for the Study of Social Systems, part of the School of Social Sciences. In his capacity as an MP, he is the member for the constituency of Inner Manipur. Following the recent general elections in 2024, he became a member of the Lok Sabha.

This Lok Sabha MP’s case involves two aspects – his being a faculty member at JNU and his being an MP. The dismissal order does not pertain to his status as an MP.

The news outlets report the date of the dismissal with immediate effect

Why the Case Matters to Students

The case in question touches upon a number of issues of relevance and sensitivity to the student community. On the one hand, it deals with the responsibility of universities to investigate complaints of this nature and protect the complainants from any form of retaliation.

On the other hand, it raises questions regarding the appropriate recourse for such issues as well as the consequences that the accused party will have to face if found guilty of misconduct. The implications of this incident will have to be analysed further as the process of redressal unfolds in the coming days.

FAQs

1. Which professor has been dismissed from JNU?

Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Lok Sabha MP, has been terminated from his post as a faculty member at JNU following the internal inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment.

2. How many students had allegedly complained?

According to the reports cited above, 11 female students of JNU had filed a complaint against Professor Akoijam.

3. When did JNU dismiss the professor?

The dismissal order was reported on October 9, 2026, and took effect immediately.

4. What led to the dismissal?

According to reports quoting the university’s order, the decision followed an Internal Committee inquiry and its recommendation for major punishment.

5. Does the JNU order remove him as an MP?

The reported order concerns his employment at JNU. It does not, by itself, remove him from his elected parliamentary position.

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