“‘Will overturn law against polygamy when we come to power, those who have the ability should marry two wives’ – AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal”, Opindia, October 29, 2023:

“On 27th October, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal claimed that when his party comes to power, he would overturn the law proposed against polygamy in Assam. Notably, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing to ban polygamy in the state.

CM Sarma has categorically said that anyone having two wives will not be eligible for government jobs in the state. The CM also said that govt employees can’t marry for a second time even if it is allowed in their religions.

Speaking to the media, Ajmal urged Muslims to marry twice. He said, “Those with the ability should consider marrying two wives. I am elderly and unable to take on two wives at this point in my life…” He was then asked about the law that restricts persons indulging in polygamy from getting government jobs. He said, “They [Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government in Assam] will not stay in power forever. At some point, we will come into power and overturn the restrictions imposed on second marriage by the government……”

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