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Assam to Dismiss Polygamous Employees, Ban Them From Future Govt Jobs
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:17 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Sarma announced that government employees found to be practicing polygamy will be dismissed and barred from future employment in the state’s civil services.
Assam Chief Minister Sarma announced a new disciplinary measure targeting government employees who practice polygamy. The directive, issued on Tuesday, states that such employees will be dismissed from their current posts and will be prohibited from holding any future government job in the state.
The announcement comes as part of the state’s efforts to enforce moral conduct among public servants. While the policy does not specify a time frame for investigations, it signals a strict stance against polygamous practices within the civil service.
The move has sparked debate among civil society groups, some of whom argue that the policy may infringe on personal freedoms, while others support the government’s commitment to upholding societal norms.
No specific case has yet been cited, and the government has not released a detailed implementation plan. The policy will be monitored by the state’s disciplinary committee and may be reviewed in the coming months.
The announcement comes as part of the state’s efforts to enforce moral conduct among public servants. While the policy does not specify a time frame for investigations, it signals a strict stance against polygamous practices within the civil service.
The move has sparked debate among civil society groups, some of whom argue that the policy may infringe on personal freedoms, while others support the government’s commitment to upholding societal norms.
No specific case has yet been cited, and the government has not released a detailed implementation plan. The policy will be monitored by the state’s disciplinary committee and may be reviewed in the coming months.