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Congress MP, Sacked From JNU Over Sexual Abuse Charges, Joins Probe In Delhi

Congress MP accused of sex abuse to join JNU probe, signaling accountability.

Context

What happened: Bimol Akoijam, a Congress MP from Inner Manipur and former JNU professor, was dismissed with immediate effect on October 9 after an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him. He is set to join the probe today or tomorrow. Key numbers: Dismissed October 9. Why it matters: The dismissal follows an inquiry into the allegations, and Akoijam is expected to join the investigation, which continues despite his removal from the university post.

What changed

Bimol Akoijam, a Congress MP from Inner Manipur and former JNU professor, was dismissed with immediate effect on October 9 after an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him. He is set to join the probe today or tomorrow.

Why it matters

The dismissal follows an inquiry into the allegations, and Akoijam is expected to join the investigation, which continues despite his removal from the university post.

Sources

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