BJP Slams Congress Over Appointment of MP Bimol Akoijam to Manipur Election Panels

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a strong attack against the Congress on Wednesday following the inclusion of Inner Manipur MP A Bimol Akoijam on three assembly election-related committees for Manipur. The ruling party accused the opposition of hypocrisy regarding women's safety.

Jawaharlal Nehru University Allegations

According to the BJP, Akoijam was recently terminated from Jawaharlal Nehru University after eleven female students brought forward serious sexual harassment allegations against him, which also involved an FIR. BJP leaders pointed out a stark contrast between the opposition's stated principles on women's dignity and their decision to elevate the lawmaker.

Party Leadership Criticism

BJP National General Secretary Smriti Irani posted on social media that the appointment exposes the true character of the opposition party despite their slogans regarding women. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari similarly alleged that Rahul Gandhi promotes individuals accused of crimes against women while remaining silent on the matter, calling their progressive slogans hollow.

Akoijam's Response

In the wake of his dismissal from the university, Bimol Akoijam previously defended himself by characterizing the action against him as a witch-hunt while questioning whether the institution followed due process.