Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that his government plans to introduce several key bills in the next Assembly session, which will be held next month. The proposed legislation will address issues such as “love jihad,” polygamy, the preservation of Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries), and land rights for tea tribes.
Speaking to reporters during an official event, Sarma said the details of the bills will be made public once the state cabinet gives its approval. “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, and land rights to tea tribes,” the Chief Minister said.
He refrained from revealing more information, adding, “We will be able to tell you the details when the cabinet approves the same.”
Sarma had earlier said that the Assam government intends to introduce a law providing life imprisonment for those found guilty in cases related to “love jihad,” a term often used by right-wing groups to allege religious conversions through interfaith marriages.
