National Current Affairs
Asom Diwas
- 03 Dec 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Assam on Asom Diwas.
Key Points
- Observance: The Assam state government observed Asom Divas (Sukapha Divas) at Nazira in Sivasagar district with grand celebrations.
- The event was jointly organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Tai Ahom Development Council.
- The celebrations included traditional Ahom rituals, cultural performances, and exhibitions highlighting the Ahom dynasty’s contributions.
- Commemoration: 2nd December is observed as Asom Divas to mark Chaolung Sukapha’s arrival in Assam in 1228 after crossing the Patkai Hills from present-day Dehong Dai and Jingpo Prefecture in China.
- Founder: The day honours Sukapha as the founder of the Ahom kingdom, whose ‘Bor Asom’ legacy lasted nearly six centuries until 1826.
- The Ahom rulers safeguarded Assam’s identity and territory, repelling multiple Mughal invasions.
- Origins: He was a Tai prince from the Su (Tiger) clan of the Mao-Shan sub-tribe, originally from Mong Mao in the present-day Dehong Dai and Jingpo region.
- Governance: His administration set early benchmarks for good governance, political stability, and long-term state-building.
- Ahoms created a new state by suppressing the older political system of the bhuiyans (landlords).
- Society: Ahom society was divided into clans or khels. A khel often controlled several villages.
- Legacy: Sukapha is remembered as the architect of Assamese identity, known for his unity-driven, inclusive leadership that brought diverse communities together.
