In a damning development that punctures the moral posturing of the Indian National Congress and its ecosystem, Delhi Police has registered a criminal FIR against Congress Lok Sabha MP and former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. The case follows shocking allegations of sexual harassment, unwelcome physical contact, and demands for sexual favors made by 11 female students.
The FIR, registered at Vasant Kunj North police station under Sections 75, 75(1)(i), 75(1)(iv), and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), comes on the heels of JNU summarily terminating Akoijam’s services following an internal committee inquiry. Yet, the self-proclaimed champions of “Smash the Patriarchy” remain conspicuously silent.
The JNU Findings:
The report of JNU’s Internal Committee (ICC) unmasks a harrowing pattern of exploitation within the Centre for the Study of Social Systems. Far from maintaining professional academic boundaries, the Congress MP is accused of turning academic evaluations into uncomfortable personal confrontations.
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Sexual Favors for Marks: Allegations recorded in the internal probe highlight promises of higher grades in exchange for sexual favors and compliance.
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Late-Night Viva at Residence: The internal probe flagged viva assessments dragged out until 11:40 PM at the professor’s on-campus residence—far beyond permissible academic frameworks.
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Sexually Explicit Questions: Students reported being asked intrusive questions during vivas, including queries about their dating history, personal relationships, and explicit definitions.
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Unwanted Physical Contact: The complaints cited instances of forced hand-holding, pinching without consent, and inappropriate physical proximity.
“Is ‘Smash the patriarchy’ merely political rhetoric for you, just a political gimmick?”
— Bansuri Swaraj, BJP MPÂ
Selective Outrage: The Liberal Ecosystem’s Deafening Silence
When allegations emerge against political opponents, the Left-Liberal commentary machine launches multi-platform campaigns, holds candlelight vigils, and writes opinion pieces demanding immediate resignations. However, when the accused is a sitting Congress MP from Manipur, a key figure in the opposition’s political narrative, the silence is absolute.
Neither Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, nor Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have issued a statement regarding the 11 female students who came forward. Instead, Akoijam has dismissed his termination as a “political witch hunt”, hiding behind procedural arguments while ignoring the serious findings of the university committee.
Law Takes Its Course
By registering the FIR directly on the complaint of JNU’s Chief Security Officer, Delhi Police has ensured that the matter moves beyond administrative dismissal into criminal prosecution.
Section 75 of the BNS deals strictly with sexual harassment, unwelcome advances, and demand for sexual favors, while Section 79 addresses acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman. As the police investigation deepens, the Congress party’s attempts to sweep the scandal under the rug are rapidly unraveling.
The episode stands as a stark reminder: genuine accountability for women’s safety cannot be filtered through political convenience or ideological shields.