Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state government will soon introduce a law to ban polygamy.

“Alongside economic empowerment, the state government has taken strong steps to ensure women’s dignity and safety,” the Chief Minister said.

Referring to the state’s efforts to eliminate child marriage, the Chief Minister announced plans to introduce a law to end polygamy and protect the rights and status of women.

Sarma also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting poor families across Assam through sincere and sustained efforts.

Continuing the state government’s noble endeavour of women empowerment through Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, Chief Minister Sarma on Saturday distributed cheques of Rs 10,000 each as seed capital to 19,318 members

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