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Jawaharlal Nehru University is currently facing a grave situation as ten students have accused a professor of sexual harassment. The internal complaints committee is probing these serious claims, which detail inappropriate actions and comments made by the professor during home visits. In light of this, more senior students have stepped forward with similar experiences.
Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University due to sexual harassment allegations. The allegations were made by eleven students and were investigated by the Internal Complaints Committee. After reviewing the case, the committee recommended a major penalty, leading to his dismissal. Complaints included inappropriate remarks, advances, and offers of grades for sexual favors. Congress has not yet responded to the university's decision regarding the professor.
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Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam was sacked by JNU.
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Congress MP, was dismissed from JNU after allegations of sexual harassment emerged. The dismissal followed an inquiry where the Internal Committee recommended a major penalty based on the complaints. The allegations alleged inappropriate behavior during classes and interactions with students, leading to significant controversy. Akoijam referred to the dismissal as a potential exposure of a 'witch hunt' against him.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University has swiftly acted against professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following grave allegations of sexual harassment brought forth by 11 students. An inquiry substantiated these claims, resulting in his dismissal. The university adhered to the Internal Complaints Committee's recommendations, underscoring its dedication to confronting misconduct decisively. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, also a member of Congress, serves as the MP for the Inner Manipur constituency.
The Congress MP also accused the JNU vice-chancellor of breaching POSH Act
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The BJP’s Mahila Morcha says its Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan will take place on Monday from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg to the Congress headquarters at Indira Bhawan, and will be followed by a demonstration
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A senior police officer said the FIR was registered under sections 75, 75(1)(i), 75(1)(iv) and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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BJP Mahila Morcha workers accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of shielding Akoijam and questioned if ‘smash the patriarchy’ was merely a political slogan.
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Angomcha Bimol Akoijam was sacked by JNU last week.
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On Tuesday, BJP MPs also called on President Droupadi Murmu seeking action against the MP from Manipur.
After a second round of talks, JNUSU said the administration offered no concrete commitments on key demands.
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