polygamy
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Assam to introduce bill to ban polygamy in Feb 2024
New Delhi: At the upcoming session of the Assam Assembly in February 2024, a bill to outlaw polygamy will be introduced, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. According to him, after months…
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Muslims generally believe in monogamy, it is Hindus who are often polygamous: Ajmal
Guwahati: While the Assam government is mulling outlawing polygamy in the state, Badruddin Ajmal, the chief of All India United Democratic Front said that Muslims generally believe in monogamy and it is…
- India
BJP opposes polygamy while own leaders have two or more spouses
The BJP, known for its stance against triple talaq, also frowns upon polygamy. However, in a quirky twist, some of the party’s leaders seem to have quite the knack for juggling multiple…
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Assam govt to introduce bill to ban polygamy
Tinsukia: The Assam government is likely to introduce a Bill in the state assembly in December to ban polygamy. Polygamy is the practice of marrying more than one person (multiple spouses). Assam…
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Strong public support to ban polygamy in Assam, says Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that there is a strong public support in banning the polygamy in the state. The state government earlier formed a committee to…
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Spread awareness rather than banning polygamy: AIUDF chief Ajmal to Assam govt
Guwahati: AIUDF chief and Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday said that the Assam government should spread awareness against marrying more than once rather than imposing a legal ban on polygamy.…
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Assam govt seeks public suggestion on banning polygamy
Guwahati: Following an expert committee’s report on banning polygamy in Assam, the state government has sought suggestions from the general public on the issue before it heads to enact a law during…
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Ban on polygamy: Expert committee submits report to Assam CM
Guwahati: The expert committee formed by the state government to study and submit a report on the ban of polygamy in Assam submitted its report on Sunday, the Chief Minister said. Taking…
