Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to carrying forward the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, who laid the foundation of what is known today as Assam.
CM Sarma emphasized that the state remains dedicated to building a “proud, strong, and united Bor Asom.” Taking to social media platform X, he wrote, “On this day, Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha came to Assam, laying the foundation of our land and legacy. As we observe #AsomDiwas, we pledge to continue building the Bor Asom as he envisaged — proud, strong, and united.”
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also extended greetings on the occasion. In a post on X, he said, “On the auspicious occasion of Assam Day, my greetings to the people of the state. I pay my tributes to the founder of the great Ahom dynasty, Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, and to Veer Lachit Borphukan. I wish the state of Assam and all its residents continued prosperity, peace, and success.”
The Assam Police joined the tributes online, stating, “On this holy occasion of Assam Day, we pay tribute to Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of Greater Assam. His ideals and contributions to unity, peace, and solidarity will forever inspire us.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended warm wishes to the people of Assam on Asom Divas, highlighting that the last nine years under the Modi-led NDA government have brought peace, stability, and development to the state. Posting on X, Shah said, “Warm wishes to our sisters and brothers of Assam on #AsomDivas. This occasion commemorates the glory of the Ahom era and fortifies our commitment to protecting the rich culture of Assam, in which every Indian takes great pride.”
He added, “In the last nine years, the Modi-led NDA government has ushered in an era of peace, turning Assam into a hub of development and education, and is resolved to continue this progress unabated. May this day strengthen our bond of unity and deepen our connection with our culture.”
Asom Divas, observed annually on December 2, is a regional public holiday in Assam marking the arrival of Chaolung Sukapha, the founder and first king of the Ahom kingdom. Today, Assam is home to over 30 million people, and Asom Divas remains a significant reminder of the state’s rich cultural and historical roots.
Also known as Asom Day or Sukapha Divas, the occasion celebrates Sukapha’s journey and leadership. He was a prince from the Tai kingdom of Mong Mao, near present-day Ruili in Yunnan, China. After being denied his rightful claim to the throne, he embarked on a long migration. Following nearly 13 years of travel and crossing the Patkai mountains, Sukapha reached Namrup in southeast Assam in 1228 and established the Ahom kingdom.
(IANS)