Congress appoints MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam to Manipur election committees amid sexual harassment allegations

The Congress party has appointed Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam as co-chairperson of its manifesto committee and a member of its campaign and state poll committees. This decision comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur, as confirmed by party general secretary KC Venugopal. Akoijam, who represents Inner Manipur, is currently facing <b>sexual harassment allegations</b> filed by 11 JNU students. Following a disciplinary probe, he was dismissed from his position on October 9, though the Delhi High Court stayed this dismissal on November 2. The accused MP has consistently denied all allegations against him. While the Vasant Kunj police have registered an <b>FIR</b> regarding the matter, the legal proceedings remain ongoing The party's move to include him in key election panels has drawn attention due to the pending investigation.