Cinema VinesComedian Samay Raina has stepped into the flood relief scene in Assam, donating ₹10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in a bid to support communities devastated by this year’s deluge. The contribution was publicly acknowledged by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who posted a screenshot of the RTGS transaction on the CM Office’s X account and thanked Raina on his personal profile. “Thank you for contributing to our relief efforts during this difficult time in Assam, Samay!” the CM wrote, underscoring the importance of private donations in bolstering state‑wide rehabilitation.
Raina’s involvement follows a broader wave of celebrity participation, with Bollywood actors Bhumi Pednekar and Randeep Hooda already on the ground. Hooda travelled to flood‑hit districts such as Sivasagar, where he helped distribute kitchen essentials from a boat and documented the effort on Instagram. Pednekar, meanwhile, was seen navigating knee‑deep water and traveling by boat to reach affected homes, urging fans to support the crisis through QR code donations.
According to PTI, more than 155,000 people remain affected by the floods, with a death toll of 98. Golaghat district bears the brunt, reporting 58,750 affected residents, followed by Sivasagar and Jorhat. By Thursday, the number of affected individuals had risen to 168,000 across 15 districts, highlighting the urgent need for sustained aid.
Raina’s connection to Assam dates back to 2025, when the state’s Chief Minister criticised his show “India’s Got Latent” over alleged obscenity. The incident led to an FIR filed by the Assam Police against Raina, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, and others. In the wake of the CM’s public thanks, internet users called for the FIR to be withdrawn, with comments such as “Please withdrawal Samay bhai's case sir” and “Please withdraw FIR” appearing in the comment sections.
While the flood relief efforts continue, the combined contributions from public figures and the state’s proactive acknowledgment of private donations may help accelerate recovery for the thousands displaced and suffering from the devastating rains.
