Assam to Introduce Anti-Polygamy Bill with 7-Year Jail Provision: CM Sarma

• By Thetripurapost Desk, Guwahati
• Oct 27, 2025
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state’s proposed law against polygamy will prescribe a minimum seven-year prison term for offenders. The bill will be tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on November 25, the first day of the winter session.

Speaking at the launch of the second phase of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme in Guwahati, Sarma said,

“If a person marries another woman without legally divorcing his wife, there will be a provision of seven years or more imprisonment, irrespective of his religion. The accused may claim that his religion permits it, but the BJP government will never allow polygamy in Assam.”

The Chief Minister asserted that the legislation seeks to protect the dignity and rights of women across the state. “We will protect the dignity of women in this state at any cost,” he said.

Highlighting the success of the Nijut Moina scheme, Sarma noted a substantial decline in dropout rates among girl students and a rise in enrolment. The scheme offers monthly financial aid for 10 months — ₹1,000 for Class 11 students, ₹1,250 for first-year undergraduates, and ₹2,500 for first-year postgraduate and B.Ed. students.

“Because of this scheme, the enrolment rate rose and the dropout rate of girls declined substantially compared to last year. This year, around 3.5 lakh girls will benefit,” the Chief Minister added.

 

Sarma also hinted that the upcoming Assembly session would witness the tabling of several “historic bills”, including those targeting “love jihad” and polygamy.