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Assam passes polygamy ban bill; Himanta Sarma promises UCC if he becomes CM again

Assam Assembly has passed the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, making polygamy a criminal offense with up to seven years imprisonment. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans for a Uniform Civil Code, raising the marriageable age for girls to 21, and banning Nika Halala and Muta marriages if re-elected.

27 Nov 2025 9:52 pm