Congress grants a major position to Bimol Akoijam—accused of demeaning women—drawing sharp criticism from the BJP

Congress grants a major position to Bimol Akoijam—accused of demeaning women—drawing sharp criticism from the BJP

Desk: A decision by the Congress party ahead of the Manipur Assembly elections has sparked a political controversy. The party has appointed Bimol Akoijam, the Member of Parliament from Inner Manipur and a former JNU professor, to three key election-related committees. However, the announcement of his name has prompted an immediate attack from the BJP. The reason: allegations of sexual harassment leveled against Akoijam by some female students at JNU. Linking the issue to the dignity of women, the BJP has questioned the intentions of the Congress party.