Assam Proposes 7-Year Jail Term for Polygamy: New Bill to Protect Women's Dignity Regardless of Religion

Oct 28, 2025 02:50 am CST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a new anti-polygamy bill that will impose at least seven years imprisonment for offenders regardless of their religion. The legislation aims to protect women's dignity while being introduced alongside successful educational initiatives like the 'Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina' scheme, which has significantly increased girl enrollment and reduced dropout rates across the state.