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Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam Denies Sexual Harassment Claims
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:36 PM
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Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has denied allegations of sexual harassment, describing the reports as unverified, unethical and illegal.
In a statement released on Thursday, Manipur Member of Parliament Angomcha Bimol Akoijam denied claims that he had sexually harassed a woman, calling the allegations 'unverified, unethical and illegal'.
The MP said the accusations were baseless and aimed at tarnishing his reputation. He urged authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly before drawing conclusions.
The allegations were first reported by an online news outlet, but no formal complaint has been filed with the police or the parliamentary ethics committee. Akoijam's spokesperson reiterated that the MP would cooperate with any legitimate inquiry.
The incident has sparked debate over the handling of sexual harassment cases within political circles in Manipur, with activists calling for stricter safeguards.
The MP said the accusations were baseless and aimed at tarnishing his reputation. He urged authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly before drawing conclusions.
The allegations were first reported by an online news outlet, but no formal complaint has been filed with the police or the parliamentary ethics committee. Akoijam's spokesperson reiterated that the MP would cooperate with any legitimate inquiry.
The incident has sparked debate over the handling of sexual harassment cases within political circles in Manipur, with activists calling for stricter safeguards.