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Karnataka BJP Mahila Morcha activists detained, demand action against Cong MP

Bengaluru, Oct 12 (UNI) Police on Monday detained BJP Mahila Morcha activists who attempted to march towards the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office here, escalating the political confrontation over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.
The protesters demanded accountability from the Congress leadership over the allegations against the Lok Sabha member from Manipur, accusing the party of failing to take a firm stand on an issue concerning women's safety and dignity.
The activists raised slogans against the Congress and sought stringent action against the MP. Police intervened as the demonstrators attempted to proceed towards the KPCC headquarters and detained them to prevent the march from advancing.
The protest comes amid mounting controversy over Jawaharlal Nehru University's decision to terminate Akoijam's services following an internal inquiry into sexual harassment complaints. The development has provided fresh ammunition to the BJP, which has intensified its attack on the Congress over its handling of the issue.
The BJP Mahila Morcha has sought action against the MP and questioned the Congress leadership's response, arguing that allegations of this nature warrant a clear and accountable response from the party.
The controversy has widened the political battle between the BJP and the Congress, with the opposition party seeking to turn the issue into a broader question of the Congress' commitment to women's safety and its willingness to act against leaders facing serious allegations.
The allegations against Akoijam remain subject to due process, and the university's disciplinary action does not by itself establish criminal guilt.
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