BJP Mahila Morcha to march on Congress HQ over JNU MP sexual harassment case
Synopsis
The BJP Mahila Morcha is taking its protest to Congress's doorstep after JNU's internal committee on 9 October found sexual harassment charges against sitting Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam substantiated — and dismissed him. With 11 female students at the centre of the controversy and no public response from Rahul Gandhi or party leadership, the march to Indira Bhawan on Monday puts Congress in a corner it cannot easily sidestep.
Key Takeaways
BJP Mahila Morcha will march to Congress headquarters Indira Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, 13 October .
The protest targets Congress's alleged silence over the dismissal of its MP, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam , by JNU on 9 October .
JNU's internal committee found charges of sexual harassment of 11 female students to be substantiated against Akoijam.
The march — titled 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan' — will be led by Roop Kumari Chaudhary and Daggubati Purandeswari .
BJP demands Akoijam's immediate expulsion from Congress, his resignation from the Lok Sabha , and an apology to the 11 students .
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi , Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , and Mallikarjun Kharge had not publicly responded as of Sunday evening.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s women's wing, Mahila Morcha, announced on Sunday, 11 October that it will hold a protest march to the Congress headquarters — Indira Bhawan — in New Delhi on Monday, demanding action against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who was recently dismissed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after an internal committee found charges of sexual harassment of 11 female students to be substantiated.
What Triggered the Protest
The agitation, titled 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan', was announced after JNU's internal committee released its findings on 9 October, concluding that allegations against Akoijam — who served both as a Congress MP and a JNU professor — were substantiated. The committee found that he allegedly exploited female students over examination marks, leading the university to dismiss him. The BJP Mahila Morcha contends that the Congress has continued to shield the MP despite the inquiry's outcome.
March Route and Leadership
The protest march will begin at the Andhra Education Society School on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg at 11 am and proceed to Indira Bhawan, where a demonstration will be staged. The march will be led by BJP Mahila Morcha National President Roop Kumari Chaudhary and Mahila Morcha In-charge Daggubati Purandeswari, with women MPs, MLAs, Councillors, and Mahila Morcha workers expected to participate.
BJP's Allegations Against Congress Leadership
'Despite significant action and outcry from 11 female students, the silence of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge proves that the entire Congress party stands firmly with its MP in support of this heinous act, providing him with full protection,' the BJP's Women Wing said in a statement. The wing alleged this silence is 'no coincidence' but rather part of a broader pattern of shielding accused members within the party.
Notably, the BJP also cited two earlier incidents to support this claim. It alleged that in 2023, Congress expelled complainant Ankita Dutta rather than the accused, B.V. Srinivas, amid harassment allegations. It further alleged that in 2024, former Congress MLA Mewaram Jain from Barmer was expelled only after obscene videos went viral, and was subsequently reinstated — allegations that could not be independently verified at the time of reporting.
BJP's Demands
The BJP Mahila Morcha made three specific demands: that Rahul Gandhi immediately expel Akoijam from the Congress, ensure his resignation from the Lok Sabha, and issue an apology to the 11 female students affected. Congress leaders had not publicly responded to these demands as of Sunday evening.
What Comes Next
The protest is set to draw national attention to an already politically charged controversy, with the JNU dismissal providing institutional weight to the BJP's campaign. Whether the Congress responds with a statement, a counter-narrative, or disciplinary action against Akoijam is expected to shape the political discourse around the issue in the days ahead.
Point of View
But the underlying facts give it rare traction: an internal university inquiry — not a party press release — substantiated the charges and resulted in an actual dismissal. Congress's continued public silence is a strategic liability; the party's record on internal harassment cases, as cited by the BJP, makes a simple denial difficult. The deeper question is whether institutional accountability — a university inquiry leading to dismissal — is being allowed to follow its course, or whether parliamentary privilege and political cover will effectively insulate the MP from further consequence.
NationPress
11 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is BJP Mahila Morcha protesting against Congress?
The BJP Mahila Morcha is protesting over Congress's alleged silence and continued protection of its MP, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, after JNU's internal committee on 9 October found charges of sexual harassment of 11 female students substantiated and dismissed him from the university. The wing accuses Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, of shielding the accused.
Who is Angomcha Bimol Akoijam?
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam is a sitting Congress Member of Parliament who also served as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He was dismissed by JNU on 9 October 2025 after the university's internal committee found allegations of sexual harassment by 11 female students to be substantiated.
What are BJP's demands from Congress?
The BJP Mahila Morcha has demanded that Rahul Gandhi immediately expel Akoijam from the Congress party, secure his resignation from the Lok Sabha, and issue a formal apology to the 11 female students who raised the allegations.
What is the 'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan'?
'Nari Shakti Hunkar Andolan' is the name given to Monday's protest march by the BJP Mahila Morcha. It begins at the Andhra Education Society School on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg at 11 am and proceeds to the Congress headquarters, Indira Bhawan, for a demonstration.
Has Congress responded to the allegations?
As of Sunday evening, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and party President Mallikarjun Kharge had not publicly responded to the BJP Mahila Morcha's demands or to the JNU internal committee's findings against Akoijam.
