On Asom Diwas, Himanta renews push for inclusive ‘Bor Asom’

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday pledged to build ‘Bor Asom’ or Greater Assam, inclusive of all communities, as the state marked Asom Diwas.

The day commemorates the arrival of Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom, in 1228 AD. In a post on X, Sarma said, “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.”

Sarma also thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his wishes. “Thank you Adarniya @AmitShah ji for your wishes on Asom Diwas. Under Adarniya @narendramodi ji’s leadership, the double-engine govt has spared no effort to preserve and promote the glorious legacy of Ahoms and Assam on the world stage,” the CM said.

Shah, in his post on X, sent “warm wishes to our sisters and brothers of Assam on #AsomDiwas”. He wrote, “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 said the Modi-led NDA government had ushered in an era of peace, turning Assam into a hub of development and education, and was resolved to continue this progress.

“May this day strengthen our bond of unity and deepen our connection with our culture. Honouring our past, empowering our future!” he added.

Sarma also reiterated that Su-Ka-Pha University would be set up in Charaideo. “With diverse disciplines, we take another stride towards realising the ‘Bor Asom’ that Swargadeo Su-Ka-Pha envisioned,” he said.