Assam Govt to table Bills on ‘love jihad’, polygamy

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government would introduce several Bills on issues like ‘love jihad’ and polygamy in the coming Assembly session, likely to take place next month.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an official function here, Sarma said details would be shared once the draft Bills were approved by the state Cabinet.

“In the coming session of Assam Assembly, we will introduce some important and historic Bills on issues like ‘love jihad’, polygamy, preservation of Satras (Vaishnavite monastery) and land rights to tea tribes,” he added.

“We will be able to tell you the details when the Cabinet approves the same,” Sarma said. Earlier, Assam had approved “The Assam Satra Preservation and Development Board Bill, 2025” which will be a statutory body to ensure protection, preservation and sustainable development of Satras and their lands.