Those who are in a polygamous marriage would not be eligible for any welfare scheme, Himanta Biswa Sarma also announced.

Assam's budget proposes barring polygamous individuals from state welfare schemes. Government employees practicing polygamy will face dismissal from their service. The state aims…

Among Assam's 2026-27 budget proposals, a major one is that polygamous men will be barred from accessing government schemes. Additionally, a green cess is set to be implemented…