Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has set the stage for one of the state’s most debated legislative moves in recent years, confirming that his government will place the long-anticipated “Anti-Polygamy Bill” before the state assembly on November 25. The move signals a major shift in how the state plans to regulate marriage laws and social conduct in the coming years.

Speaking during a visit to Swahid Smarak Khetra, the chief minister said the proposed law carries a message for anyone entering multiple marriages. He explained that the bill lays down a seven-year jail term for individuals who attempt a second marriage or more.

“On 25th November, we will bring the Anti-Polygamy Bill before the Assam Assembly. If someone goes through more than one marriage, they will be sent

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