India, Nov. 21 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a strong warning to individuals he labels as illegal immigrants on Thursday, asserting that they would not experience peace in the state while he holds office.

Sarma used the term "Miya," commonly referring to Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam, as he delivered his message.

"No Miya will sleep peacefully as long as I remain chief minister. That is final," he said.

He added that members of the community would find relief only if they succeeded in removing him from his post.

His statement followed the completion of eviction operations in Goalpara, with the government preparing for similar actions in Nagaon in the next two to three days.

Sarma insisted that the state would...