Guwahati, Nov. 19 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state government will bring the "Anti-Polygamy Bill" in the Assam Legislative Assembly on November 25.
Under this bill, if an individual is involved in more than one marriage, they will be sentenced to 7 years of jail, the Chief Minister added.
"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 sentenced to 7 years of jail," Chief Minister Sarma told reporters while visiting Swahid Smarak Khetra.
Asked about a bill on 'love jihad', Assam Chief Minister said, "Process to bring in a Bill over that is also underway."
Earlier on November 9, the Assam Cabinet appro...
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