Asom Divas was celebrated at Tipam, Naharkatia in Dibrugarh District. Speaking on the occassion Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged the people to follow the ideals of Chaolung Siu-Ka-Pha for building a stronger Assam. Chief Minister also presented the Siu-Ka-Pha award to noted Tai Scholar and Researcher Bimal Borpatra Gohain.