JNU Sacks Congress MP Over Harassment Charges, BJP Meets President, Congress Cries Witch-Hunt
A major political controversy has erupted following Jawaharlal Nehru University's decision to dismiss a professor and Congress Member of Parliament over allegations of sexual harassment and sex-for-marks. While an internal inquiry panel substantiated complaints involving female students, the MP has denied the charges, calling the proceedings a political witch-hunt and harassment. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor backed him, terming the university's move unjust. Meanwhile, a delegation of 15 BJP women Members of Parliament, led by D. Purandeswari, submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu demanding a referral to the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, suspension pending inquiry, protection for the complainants, and swift legal action while questioning the silence of Congress leadership.