The Lachit Divas is annually celebrated across the state of Assam in India on 24th November to remember the valor of Chao Lachit Borphukan, an army general of Ahom Kingdom (now Guwahati, Assam).Lachit Divas is celebrated across India since 2017.

The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the state Hero Lachit Borphukan.

About Lachit Borphukan:

i.Chao Lachit served as the army general, the Commander of Ahom Kingdom during the 17th century.

ii.In the Battle of Saraighat in 1671 against Mughal, He fought against the expansion of Mughal Empire in Assam and he contributed to the reversal of Mughal Territorial gains in the Assam region.

iii.He died from natural causes in April 1672 following the year after the Battle of Saraighat.

Events:

i.On 24th November 2020, Lachit Divas was observed by the Ahom Sabha in Golaghat at Mahabir Lachit Borphukhan and Bagh Hazarika Samannay Kshetra.

ii.The open session of the Lachit Divas was cancelled due to the demise of Tarun Gogoi, Former Chief Minister of Assam.

Key Points:

i.As a part of the celebration of Lachit Divas, the state pays tribute to Chao Lachit at his statues across the State.

ii.To pay tribute to the State’s hero, The State government has announced that an initiative will be taken to introduce a chapter on Lachit Borphukan in school textbooks.