Man has 39 wives, nearly 100 children

Man has 39 wives, nearly 100 children
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Summary Less is more hold no meaning for Ziona Chana, a 66 year old man in India who has 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren. Above all he wouldn't mind having more.

The humongous family lives in a four storied building with 100 rooms in a mountainous village in the state of Mizoram.The wives live in a dormitory near Zionas private bedroom. The sons and their wives, and all their children, live in different rooms in the same building, but share a common kitchen.The wives take turns cooking, while his daughters clean the house and do washing. The men do outdoor jobs like farming and taking care of livestock.The family, all 167 of them, consumes around 91 kg of rice and more than 59 kg of potatoes a day. They are supported by their own resources and occasional donations from followers.He heads a local Christian religious sect, called the Chana, which allows polygamy. Formed in June 1942, the sect believes it will soon be ruling the world with Christ and has a membership of around 400 families.Chana said “I once married 10 women in one year. I consider myself a lucky man. I have so many people to care for and look after and even today, I am ready to expand my family.”
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