300+ Indians push to end polygamy

India Dec 06, 2025

More than 300 well-known Indians—including Muslim and secular activists—have signed a petition urging India to ban polygamy.
This comes after a report from the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA) highlighted how polygamy negatively affects women.
Supported by voices like Zakia Soman, the petition calls for making polygamy a criminal offense under new legal reforms.

Most Muslim women want change

The petition says polygamy is a source of injustice and inequality and calls for stronger protections for Muslim women.
According to BMMA's study, 85% of Muslim women want polygamy abolished, with 79% saying they weren't even told about their husband's second marriage.
The movement is pushing for equal rights and real legal safeguards for women in these situations.