Assam government to introduce bills on ‘love jihad,’ polygamy: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) that the state government will 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 in Nagaon, Mr. Sarma said details will be shared once the draft bills are approved by the State cabinet.

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

“We will be able to tell you the details when the cabinet approves the same,” Mr. Sarma said.