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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday pledged to build ‘Bor Asom’ (Greater Assam) rooted in unity and inclusion across all communities as the state celebrated Asom Diwas.

The day marks the arrival of Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom, in 1228 AD.

“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 he envisaged — proud, strong and united,” Sarma posted on X.

He thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for extending Asom Diwas greetings.

“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the double-engine government has spared no effort to preserve and promote the glorious legacy of the Ahoms and Assam on the world stage,” Sarma wrote.

Shah, in his message on X, said Asom Diwas “commemorates the glory of the Ahom era and fortifies our commitment to protecting the rich culture of Assam”, adding that the NDA government has ushered in peace and turned Assam into a hub of development and education.

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. In the last 9 years the Modi-led NDA government has…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 2, 2025

“May this day strengthen our bond of unity and deepen our connection with our culture — honouring our past, empowering our future,” Shah said.

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Separately, the chief minister reiterated that the state will set up Su-Ka-Pha University in Charaideo, calling it “another stride towards realising the Bor Asom envisioned by Swargadeo Su-Ka-Pha”.