IMPHAL, Sept 14: Manipur Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has denied reports alleging that 11 women students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) raised sexual harassment complaints against him, describing the reports as “unverified, intentional, unethical and illegal”.
Akoijam made the remarks during a visit to Dhanamanjuri University on the night of September 13, where he met students on an indefinite hunger strike over pending stipend demands. Responding to media questions, he said the matter would be dealt with through legal proceedings and that the truth would emerge through the court.
The MP criticised what he called a “media trial” and alleged that the reporting reflected racial discrimination. He questioned why there had been limited public reaction to the allegations and said he had nothing to hide.
Reports circulating over the past few days have alleged that the complaints were before the JNU Internal Complaints Committee (IC) and had remained unresolved for nearly four months. Akoijam has denied the allegations and indicated that he would pursue legal remedies.
The allegations remain unproven, with any determination on the matter dependent on proceedings before the competent authorities and court.
