Asom Diwas 2025 marks the legacy of Ahom founder Chaolung Sukapha
Asom Diwas was observed on 2 December 2025, with the Prime Minister recalling the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom.
Summary
Asom Diwas (Assam Day) was observed on 2 December 2025, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day was an occasion to reiterate the commitment to the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal led an Assam Day celebration in New Delhi and paid tribute to Chaolung Sukapha as the founder of the Ahom kingdom and architect of Greater Assam. Sonowal recalled that Sukapha crossed the Patkai hills in the early 13th century and began uniting the indigenous people of Assam.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 December 2025
- Day
- Asom Diwas (Assam Day)
- Honours
- Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom
- Sukapha
- Crossed the Patkai hills in the early 13th century
- Culture noted
- Tai-Ahom culture and Tai language
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Asom Diwas, observed on 2 December, honours which historical figure?
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Correct answer: B — Chaolung Sukapha
PIB 2197555 and 2197917: Asom Diwas recalls Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal's Asom Diwas 2025 remarks, which hills did Chaolung Sukapha cross to found the Ahom kingdom?
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Correct answer: B — Patkai hills
PIB 2197917: 'Chaolung Sukapha crossed the Patkai hills to establish the foundation of Greater Assam.'