Assam government would celebrate Lachit Divas at various state capitals in the country from next year to promote the ideals of Lachit Borphukan -- the legendary general of Assams history.
- Lachit Divas is celebrated on November 24 every year at the statue of the General at Brahmaputra riverfront in Assam
- Lachit Borphukan was a commander in the Ahom kingdom in Assam known for his leadership and valour in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat that thwarted a drawn-out attempt by Mughal forces under the command of Ramsingh I to take back Kamrup now modern day Guwahati.
- The first countrywide celebration would take place in New Delhi followed by state capitals such as Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kolkata in a phased manner