Samay Raina donates Rs10 Lakh to Assam Flood 2026 Relief Fund, CM Himanta thanks Comedian

Comedian Samay Raina has stepped forward to help people affected by the severe floods in Assam. He has donated Rs 10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as the state continues to deal with the impact of widespread flooding.

The donation comes at a time when thousands of people across Assam are facing the effects of the floods. Floodwaters have disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, leaving many families and communities in need of relief and support.

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Assam CM Thanks Samay Raina

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly acknowledged Raina’s contribution and thanked him for supporting the state’s relief work.

The Chief Minister’s Office shared a screenshot of the bank transaction on X, showing that ₹10 lakh had been transferred by Samay Raina to the relief fund. The official handle posted, “HCM Dr @himantabiswa acknowledges the contribution of 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by Shri Samay Raina.”

Sarma also personally thanked the comedian through his X account.

“Thank you for contributing to our relief efforts during this difficult time in Assam, Samay!” the Assam CM wrote.

HCM Dr @himantabiswa acknowledges the contribution of ₹10 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund by Shri Samay Raina. pic.twitter.com/JrKRph0h7b

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) August 8, 2026

The contribution comes as government agencies and local communities continue to respond to the flood situation and provide assistance to those affected.

Samay Raina’s Controversial Assam Connection

Samay Raina’s latest gesture is notable because his name has previously been linked to Assam for a very different reason. His connection to Assam dates back to the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent in 2025. The programme came under intense public and legal scrutiny after an episode featuring YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia.

Allahbadia’s remarks during the episode triggered widespread criticism, turning the show into a major controversy across social media and beyond.

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Assam Floods Continue To Affect Thousands

Assam continues to grapple with the impact of the floods. As per PTI, more than 1.55 lakh people remained affected by the Assam floods, with the toll in this year's deluge reaching 98. A total of 1,55,849 people were reeling under the deluge, with Golaghat being the worst-hit district, where 58,750 people were affected, followed by Sivasagar and Jorhat. On Thursday, over 1.68 lakh people across 15 districts were affected. With many people still facing the impact of the floods, relief and support remain important as government agencies and local communities continue their efforts to help those in need.

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