Assam CM sticks to his ‘Miya’ remarks

way2barak, Feb 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday stated that ‘Miyas’ will face “trouble” as long as he is in power, underlining that they should experience persistent difficulties to prompt them to leave the state. The term ‘Miya’ is generally used for Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam.

Sarma maintained that ‘Miyas’ are “illegal Bangladeshis” and should not be permitted to work in Assam.

Addressing reporters during a government event, Sarma said, “If I remain in Assam, they will face troubles.” “They can’t live in peace here. If we create troubles for them, only then will they leave,” he added.