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PM Oli denies 'rumours' about legalising polygamy

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has denied 'rumours' suggesting that the government is planning to amend the law to legalise polygamy.
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KATHMANDU, August 13: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has denied 'rumours' suggesting that the government is planning to amend the law to legalise polygamy.



Addressing a session of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday, the prime minister clarified that polygamy is not recognised under existing laws, and there are no plans to change them.


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“It is completely untrue,” he said. “Such a law is unimaginable for those who have fought for democracy.”


 

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