New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind, an organisation of Indian Muslims and Muslim scholars, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the recent remarks made by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, where the BJP leader allegedly used the term 'Miya' to describe Muslims.

The plea moved by Jamiat President Maulana Mahmood Madani states that the term 'Miya' is a derogatory reference to Muslims, and when such a reference is made by a person occupying a high-constitutional office, it cannot be dismissed as political rhetoric or free speech.

"Instead, they amount to a deliberate attempt to spread hatred, create hostility, and stigmatise an entire community", a press release by the organisation reads.

The plea reques...