Assam introduces bill to Ban Polygamy

On November 25, 2025, the Assam government tabled the “Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill,” marking a major step towards gender equality and women’s rights protection. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa took the initiative of the bill, keeping up with the promise made during the 2023 election. The bill seeks to eliminate polygamy through legislation and impose strict penalties for offenders.