Drive Against Child Marriage In Assam Will Intensify: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Talking to reporters last evening, Mr Sarma said that the state government will eliminate child marriage by 2026.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the ongoing drive against child marriages in the state will be intensified.

Talking to reporters last evening, Mr Sarma said that the state government will eliminate child marriage by 2026. 

"The drive against this social menace will be intensified. I have today discussed this with District Collectors and Superintendents of Police across the state," he said.

The Chief Minister claimed several people who had planned such marriages have now cancelled them.