Congress MP Bimol Akoijam joins Delhi Police probe in JNU sexual harassment case
Synopsis
A sitting Congress MP and sacked JNU professor walked into a Delhi police station on 15 October to face questioning over sexual harassment allegations filed by 11 female students — and called it a ‘political matter.’ On the same day, the BJP Mahila Morcha took the case to the Lok Sabha Speaker, turning a campus-level complaint into a full-blown parliamentary and political confrontation.
Key Takeaways
Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam appeared at Vasant Kunj North police station on 15 October 2026 in response to a Delhi Police summons.
He faces allegations of sexual harassment filed by 11 female JNU students .
Akoijam was previously sacked from his JNU professorship amid the controversy; he has described the matter as ‘political.’ The BJP Mahila Morcha , led by National President Rupkumari Choudhary , met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a memorandum seeking stringent action.
New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj said the delegation urged the Speaker to ensure swift and impartial action free of political interference.
All allegations are unproven and the Delhi Police investigation is ongoing.
Congress MP and sacked Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam arrived at the Vasant Kunj North police station in New Delhi on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in response to a police summons in connection with alleged sexual exploitation of students at the university. Akoijam, who was removed from his JNU faculty position amid the controversy, characterised the entire episode as a “political matter.”
What Akoijam Said at the Police Station
Speaking to reporters after arriving for questioning, the Congress MP said he had appeared voluntarily to cooperate with the investigation and did not want his absence to be misconstrued. “I have come to cooperate with the investigation following the Delhi Police’s summons,” he said.
Akoijam also expressed an unmistakable sense of alienation in the capital. “I do not feel a sense of belonging here at all; I am more attached to Manipur now, thanks to what is happening,” he told reporters, adding that he feared misinterpretation of any non-appearance before investigators.
Likening his dismissal from JNU to a decision by a “Khap Panchayat,” he said: “I hope it won’t be repeated here.” He described the episode as a “political matter from the beginning” and invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy: “This is Mahatma Gandhi’s land, Satyamev Jayate!”
The Allegations Against Him
Akoijam faces allegations of sexual harassment filed by 11 female JNU students. He was subsequently sacked from his professorial position at JNU. The Delhi Police summoned him to formally join the investigation. The accused has denied any wrongdoing, framing the charges as politically motivated — a claim critics have dismissed.
BJP Moves Lok Sabha Speaker
Earlier on the same day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a memorandum demanding stringent action against the Congress MP. The delegation was led by BJP Mahila Morcha National President Rupkumari Choudhary.
Following the meeting, New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj told reporters that the delegation had urged the Speaker to take cognisance of the matter and ensure “swift and impartial action without any political interference.” Choudhary also alleged, more broadly, that “everyone has seen how Congress leaders have been mistreating women in recent days.”
Broader Context and What Comes Next
The case has drawn national attention, intersecting questions of campus safety, institutional accountability, and political affiliation. Notably, this is not the first time allegations against academics-turned-politicians have triggered a clash between university administration decisions and parliamentary privilege considerations. The Delhi Police probe is ongoing, and the pace and outcome of the investigation will be closely watched given the political profiles involved. All allegations remain unproven at this stage, and the legal process is expected to determine the facts.
Point of View
But it does not address the substance of the complaints filed by 11 students. The BJP’s move to escalate through the Lok Sabha Speaker simultaneously risks turning a criminal-process matter into a parliamentary theatre piece, which could complicate rather than accelerate justice. The real accountability question — whether JNU’s internal complaint mechanisms functioned properly before the matter reached police — has largely been drowned out by the political noise. How the Delhi Police handles a sitting MP under summons, and whether the investigation proceeds at an independent pace, will be the test that matters.
NationPress
15 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Congress MP Bimol Akoijam summoned by Delhi Police?
Akoijam was summoned to join the investigation into alleged sexual harassment of students during his tenure as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University. A total of 11 female JNU students have filed complaints against him.
What action has JNU already taken against Akoijam?
JNU sacked Akoijam from his faculty position amid the harassment allegations. He characterised the dismissal as akin to a ‘Khap Panchayat’ decision and has denied the charges, calling the entire matter politically motivated.
What did the BJP Mahila Morcha seek from the Lok Sabha Speaker?
The BJP Mahila Morcha delegation, led by National President Rupkumari Choudhary, submitted a memorandum to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 15 October, seeking stringent action against Akoijam and urging swift, impartial proceedings free of political interference.
Has Akoijam admitted to any wrongdoing?
No. Akoijam has denied the allegations and described the case as a ‘political matter from the beginning.’ He said he appeared before police voluntarily to cooperate and to avoid his absence being misread as non-cooperation. All allegations remain unproven.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The Delhi Police investigation is ongoing. Akoijam appeared at Vasant Kunj North police station on 15 October 2026 following a formal summons. No charges or formal findings have been announced at this stage.
