A new nationwide survey by the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA) has exposed the grim reality of how polygamy impacts Muslim women across India. Conducted among nearly 2,500 women from low-income households, the study reveals that polygamous marriages severely restrict women’s mental health, economic freedom and family decision-making rights.

Overwhelming demand for a legal ban on polygamy

According to the survey, 85% of Muslim women living in polygamous marriages want the practice to be legally abolished.

A further 87% want Section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita, which criminalises polygamy, to be made applicable to Muslim men as well.

Severe impact on physical and mental health

The study records disturbing levels of health........

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