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Himanta Biswa Sarma on Polygamy: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made two important announcements regarding education and social reforms in the state assembly on Thursday. He told that the state government has started a new scheme for matriculation students, under which financial assistance of Rs 300 per month will be given to every student till the examinations. Along with this, the facility of free admission will also be provided to the students in colleges.
The Chief Minister gave a big statement regarding the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025. He clearly said that now polygamy will be completely banned in the state and if a person tries to marry another after one marriage, he will be punished for 7 years. On the other hand, if a person marries a second child by hiding the details of his first marriage, he will be given a punishment of 10 years.
Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 passed
The Assam Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed the ‘Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025’. Under this new law, polygamy will be considered a crime in the state and the culprits will have to face imprisonment of up to 10 years, fines and many other legal sanctions. According to the law, the guilty person will not get a government job, will not be able to contest civic elections and will not be able to avail the benefits of any state scheme. However, Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and areas covered under the Sixth Schedule have been kept out of the scope of this law.
There may be a punishment of 10 years
Polygamy has been defined in the bill as if a person marries a second time without legally ending his first marriage, it will be considered an offense and will be punishable with imprisonment of up to 7 years and fine. At the same time, if someone marries again by hiding his existing marriage, then there is a provision of 10 years of punishment for him. Apart from this, a provision of compensation of Rs 1.40 lakh has also been made to the victim. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that this bill is a historic step towards women’s safety and social reform, which will serve to give a strong social message in the state.