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Assam to Dismiss Govt Employees Engaged in Polygamy, Ban Them from Future Jobs
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:42 PM
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The Assam government announced it will terminate the employment of public servants who practice polygamy and prohibit them from holding any future government jobs, according to Chief Minister Sarma.
The Assam government has decided to terminate the employment of public servants who practice polygamy and bar them from any future government jobs. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Sarma in a statement to the press.
Under the new directive, employees found to be in a polygamous relationship will be dismissed from their current positions. They will also be prohibited from applying for any government job in the future.
Polygamy is illegal under Indian law, and the decision is aimed at enforcing the legal and moral standards expected of public servants.
The move is expected to affect a number of employees across various departments, who will lose their current jobs and will be barred from future employment in the state’s civil services.
Under the new directive, employees found to be in a polygamous relationship will be dismissed from their current positions. They will also be prohibited from applying for any government job in the future.
Polygamy is illegal under Indian law, and the decision is aimed at enforcing the legal and moral standards expected of public servants.
The move is expected to affect a number of employees across various departments, who will lose their current jobs and will be barred from future employment in the state’s civil services.