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Assam Government Approves Bill to Ban Polygamy with Seven-Year Imprisonment Penalty
Nov 10, 2025 01:55 am CST
The Assam government has approved legislation prohibiting polygamy with penalties of up to seven years imprisonment and victim compensation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and won't immediately apply in Scheduled Areas, with special exemptions for pre-2005 minority Muslim residents in these regions.
Assam Relaxes Population Control Policies for Tribal Communities While Preparing Anti-Polygamy Legislation
Oct 24, 2025 02:24 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces relaxation of population control measures for micro communities while confirming plans to introduce anti-polygamy and "love jihad" bills in the upcoming assembly session. The policy changes aim to protect vulnerable tribal groups from demographic decline while addressing other social concerns through new legislation.
Assam Government to Introduce Bills on 'Love Jihad', Polygamy and Land Rights in Upcoming Assembly Session
Oct 22, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to introduce significant legislation addressing 'love jihad', polygamy, Satras preservation, and land rights for tea tribes in the upcoming Assembly session. The Chief Minister stated that complete details would be disclosed after cabinet approval of these historic bills that aim to address several controversial issues in the northeastern state.