JNU harassment case: Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha demands arrest, expulsion of Congress MP Akoijam
Synopsis
The BJP Mahila Morcha took its demand for justice straight to the streets of East Delhi — and was stopped by police before it could reach Congress headquarters. At the centre of the storm is a sitting Congress MP and JNU professor accused of sexually harassing female students, who remains unarrested. The protest signals that the BJP intends to sustain political pressure on this case inside and outside Parliament.
Key Takeaways
Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha protested on 10 October 2026 near Laxmi Nagar Metro Station, East Delhi , demanding arrest and expulsion of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam .
Delhi Police detained the protesters before they reached the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg , taking them to Shakarpur Police Station .
The protest was led by Rajya Sabha MP Sangeeta Yadav and Delhi BJP General Secretary Yogita Singh .
Akoijam , a sitting MP and JNU professor, is accused of sexually harassing female students; he has not been arrested as of reporting.
BJP leaders demanded his immediate expulsion from Congress and arrest, warning the campaign would continue ‘from the streets to Parliament.’
The Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest on Saturday, 10 October 2026, outside the Laxmi Nagar Metro Station in East Delhi, demanding the immediate arrest and expulsion from the Indian National Congress (Congress) of Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a sitting Member of Parliament and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor accused of sexually harassing female students. The demonstration drew a large number of Mahila Morcha workers and marked a sharp political escalation over the allegations against the Congress MP.
Protest Detained Before Reaching Congress Headquarters
The protesters gathered near Laxmi Nagar Metro Station and began marching towards the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg. Delhi Police detained the marchers shortly after they set off, escorting them to Shakarpur Police Station, according to a Delhi BJP leader. The demonstration was led by BJP Mahila Morcha National Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Sangeeta Yadav and Delhi BJP General Secretary Yogita Singh, with State Vice President Sarika Jain, Mahila Morcha President Archana Gupta, and In-charge Aarti Mehra also present.
What BJP Leaders Said
Rajya Sabha MP Sangeeta Yadav said: “We are standing here to defend the dignity of daughters. At a prestigious educational institution like JNU, a person accused of sexually harassing female students under the guise of being a professor, and who is also a Congress MP continues to move around freely.” She further stated: “The Congress is the most glaring example of an ‘anti-women’ mindset. A party that cannot protect its daughters has no right to remain in power.”
Yadav added: “We demand his immediate expulsion from the party and immediate arrest. The BJP Mahila Morcha will not remain silent. The slogan of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ will be meaningful only when those responsible are punished.”
Delhi BJP General Secretary Yogita Singh alleged that the Congress has “always treated women merely as a vote bank,” adding: “A sitting MP is accused of sexually harassing female students at JNU, and the Congress is shielding him. The party should be ashamed.” She warned: “If Angomcha Bimol Akoijam is not arrested today, no other daughter will be safe tomorrow. Our struggle will continue from the streets to Parliament.”
Mahila Morcha General Secretary Archana Gupta said the case “exposes the Congress party’s double standards — speaking about women’s empowerment on public platforms while allowing the exploitation of women within its ranks.” Delhi BJP Vice-President Richa Pandey similarly called the Congress “anti-women” and described the party’s stance as “an insult to our daughters.”
Background: The Allegations Against Akoijam
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a Congress MP and professor at JNU, has been accused of sexual harassment of female students at the university. The charges have not yet resulted in a formal arrest, a fact that the BJP Mahila Morcha highlighted as the central grievance of Saturday’s protest. The Congress party has not publicly responded to the BJP’s demands as of the time of reporting. Allegations of this nature against sitting parliamentarians are, by convention, examined by relevant academic and parliamentary bodies, though critics argue that institutional response has been slow.
Political Implications and What Comes Next
This comes amid a broader national debate over the safety of women in higher-education institutions and the accountability of public figures. The BJP’s Mahila Morcha has signalled it will sustain pressure “from the streets to Parliament,” raising the prospect of further demonstrations and potential adjournment motions in the upcoming session. Whether the Congress formally responds with disciplinary action against Akoijam, or whether police file charges, will be closely watched in the coming days.
Point of View
But the underlying question of accountability is real: a sitting MP and senior academic at one of India’s most prominent universities stands accused of sexual harassment, and no arrest has been made. The Congress’s silence is conspicuous — the party’s failure to publicly respond either with a defence or disciplinary action hands its opponents a sustained line of attack. What is missing from the political theatre is the voice of the complainants themselves and a clear account of where the formal institutional process — JNU’s Internal Complaints Committee and police investigation — currently stands. The public interest demands answers on both fronts, not just slogans from either side.
NationPress
10 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and what is he accused of?
Angomcha Bimol Akoijam is a sitting Congress MP and professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi. He has been accused of sexually harassing female students at JNU, though he had not been arrested as of 10 October 2026.
Why did the BJP Mahila Morcha protest on 10 October 2026?
The Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha staged the protest to demand the immediate arrest of Akoijam and his expulsion from the Congress party, arguing that his continued freedom despite the allegations reflects the party’s failure to protect women.
Were the protesters arrested or detained?
Delhi Police detained the Mahila Morcha workers shortly after they began marching towards the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, and took them to Shakarpur Police Station. They were not formally arrested.
What has Congress said about the allegations against Akoijam?
The Congress had not publicly responded to the BJP’s demands or the sexual harassment allegations against Akoijam as of the time of reporting on 10 October 2026.
What action is the BJP Mahila Morcha planning next?
Senior BJP Mahila Morcha leaders have vowed to continue their campaign ‘from the streets to Parliament,’ signalling potential further demonstrations and parliamentary action when the next session convenes.
