The bill was introduced in the absence of opposition, who staged a walkout after a discussion on the death of singer Zubeen Garg.
GUWAHATI — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday tabled the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly, a move aimed at outlawing the practice of polygamy and introducing a significant social reform in the state.
The bill was introduced on the first day of the Winter Session with the permission of Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary. However, several Opposition parties—including the Congress, CPI(M) and Raijor Dal—were not present in the House at the time of its introduction, having staged a walkout earlier in the day.
The Opposition MLAs left the Assembly following a discussion on the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. As a result, the bill was presented in their absence and is scheduled to be taken up for detailed discussion and passage at a later date. –IANS
