BJP women MPs to meet President Murmu over sexual harassment charges against Cong MP
A delegation of BJP women MPs plans to meet President Droupadi Murmu to address sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. The move follows protests and the dismissal of Akoijam from his professorship at JNU.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of academic misconduct, political accountability, and gender-based violence in Indian public life.
NEW DELHI: A delegation of BJP women MPs will meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, news agency ANI reported citing sources.The development comes a day after BJP Mahila Morcha workers staged protests across the country, demanding action against Akoijam, who represents Inner Manipur in the Lok Sabha.Protesters also burnt effigies of leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress leadership of remaining silent on the matter.The protests followed reports that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) had dismissed Akoijam…
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