Cong MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in sex abuse row on Manipur poll panels

Congress has appointed Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam as co-chairperson of its manifesto committee and member of the campaign and state poll committees for the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur. Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur constituency in the Lok Sabha, is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment controversy.

Eleven women students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) lodged complaints against Akoijam, accusing him of sexual harassment and misconduct. Following the allegations, a five-member committee recommended stringent disciplinary actions, leading to Akoijam's dismissal on October 9. This decision was forwarded to the police, and an FIR was registered by the Vasant Kunj police.

However, the Delhi High Court stayed Akoijam's dismissal on November 2, prompting him to seek a hearing, which was listed for January. Despite his denial of the allegations, Akoijam remains a prominent figure in the Congress party's poll committees, as approved by party president Mallikarjun Kharge.