Assam Planning 7-Year Jail For Polygamy In New Bill

2025-10-28 03:09:17

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma – File photo

Guwahati- The proposed law against polygamy will have a punishment of at least seven years, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.

The bill will be introduced in the assembly on November 25, the first day of the winter session, he said at the launch of the second phase of the 'Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina' scheme.

“If a person marries another woman without legally divorcing his wife, then there will be provision of seven years or more imprisonment irrespective of his religion,” he told the beneficiary girls attending the programme.

The accused may say that his religion permits it, but the BJP government will never allow polygamy, he added.

Sarma said,“We will protect the dignity of women in this state at any cost.”

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