New Delhi, January 29 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has triggered a major controversy with his remarks on “Miya Muslims”, drawing sharp backlash from Opposition parties, who accused the BJP leader of repeatedly attempting to divide society. In Assam, Bengali-speaking Muslims are often referred to as ‘Miyas’, a term the BJP has frequently linked with what it claims are “illegal infiltrators”. “Trouble the Miya Muslims by any means. We are directly against the Miya Muslims. Senior Congress leader Udit Raj said the Assam Chief Minister’s remarks would not go down well with the public and could even lead to “civil war”.