The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Morcha staged a protest outside the Congress office on Monday, 19 October 2026, demanding that the party break its silence over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)-associated professor Angamcha Bimol Akoijam. The demonstration, led by State General Secretary Yogita Singh, comes after complaints were reportedly filed by 11 female students and findings were recorded by the JNU internal committee.

Key Allegations and Protest Demands

Yogita Singh launched a pointed attack on Congress, alleging that the party's rhetoric on women's dignity and rights stands in sharp contrast to its silence on a serious complaint made by female students against one of its own MPs. 'Before lecturing others on women's safety, Congress must answer questions concerning cases involving its own leaders and MPs,' she said. Singh argued that within Congress, talk of women's dignity appears to be confined to speeches and press conferences rather than substantive action.

Singh further stated that if Congress continues to remain silent — despite complaints by 11 female students and the findings of the JNU internal committee — it will raise serious questions about the party's stated commitment to women's welfare.

Other BJP Leaders Weigh In

C.L. Meena, State President of the Scheduled Tribe Morcha, stressed that university campuses must provide female students with an environment conducive to education and safety. He said Congress must provide clear answers rather than evade its moral responsibility in the matter, and must clarify what action it is taking to ensure accountability in connection with its MP.

Ranjit Singh, State Vice President and Delhi BJP SC/ST Morcha In-charge, along with Sundar Singh Chaudhary, Co-In-charge of the ST Morcha, also demanded that Congress publicly present its position on the episode, according to a Delhi BJP statement.

Background and Context

The allegations against Akoijam, who serves both as a Congress MP and as an academic associated with JNU, have reportedly been examined by the university's internal committee. This comes amid a broader national conversation about the safety of women on university campuses and the accountability of elected representatives. Notably, the BJP's deployment of its SC/ST Morcha specifically — rather than other wings — appears calibrated to highlight the social identity of the complainants and their vulnerability, intensifying political pressure on Congress.

Congress Response Awaited

As of Monday, Congress had not issued a public statement in response to either the protest or the underlying allegations against Akoijam. The party's silence on the matter continues to draw criticism from opposition leaders, who argue that it reflects a double standard on women's rights. The case is expected to remain a flashpoint in Delhi's political arena as demands for accountability grow louder.