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Manipur MP labels his JNU dismissal a "witch hunt"
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Manipur Member of Parliament, recently dismissed from his teaching position at Jawaharlal Nehru University, has termed the move a witch hunt.
A Member of Parliament from Manipur, who also served as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), was removed from his academic post earlier this week. In a statement to the media, the MP described the dismissal as a "witch hunt," alleging that the decision was driven by political motives rather than academic considerations.
The university cited procedural reasons for the termination, but the MP rejected the explanation, saying that the move undermines academic freedom and targets dissenting voices. He urged the higher authorities to review the case and restore his position.
Political analysts note that the episode reflects growing tensions between elected representatives and academic institutions, especially when controversial viewpoints are involved. The MP has indicated that he may pursue legal recourse to challenge the dismissal.
No further details on the specific charges or the university's internal proceedings have been released, and both parties await further developments.
The university cited procedural reasons for the termination, but the MP rejected the explanation, saying that the move undermines academic freedom and targets dissenting voices. He urged the higher authorities to review the case and restore his position.
Political analysts note that the episode reflects growing tensions between elected representatives and academic institutions, especially when controversial viewpoints are involved. The MP has indicated that he may pursue legal recourse to challenge the dismissal.
No further details on the specific charges or the university's internal proceedings have been released, and both parties await further developments.