Ban on Polygamy: Assam Govt seeks people’s suggestions
First Published: 21st August, 2023 19:37 IST
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter and mentioned about this development.
The Assam Government has sought suggestions from the public for the proposed law to end polygamy in the state. The last date to send in the suggestions is August 30.
In his tweet Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Members of the public are requested to send us their suggestions on the proposed law to ban polygamy in Assam.”
A notification issued by the Home and Political Department of the Assam Government stated, “Members of the public are now invited to share their suggestions on the proposed law to ban polygamy in the state of Assam.”
With this, Assam Government seems to be moving closer towards formulating a law to ban polygamy in the state.
On August 6, the 4-member Expert Committee headed by Justice Rumi Kumari Phukan had submitted the report to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Worth mentioning, the 4-member committee was formed to examine whether the state legislature was empowered to prohibit polygamy. The panel was tasked with holding extensive discussions with all stakeholders, including legal experts, regarding the matter in order to arrive at a well-informed decision.
On May 9, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had stated that his government intends to stop polygamy in the state.
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