Guwahati: Reliance Industries Chairman and business tycoon, Mukesh Ambani, and his son Anant Ambani have contributed to the Assam Chief Minister Relief Fund for the flood-affected people of the state.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this on Friday. He wrote on Twitter: “My deepest gratitude to Shri Mukesh Ambani & Shri Anant Ambani for standing with the people of Assam at this crucial juncture by donating Rs 25 cr to CM Relief Fund. We appreciate this kind gesture. This will go a long way in augmenting our flood relief measures.”
A few days ago, singer Sonu Nigam, director Rohit Shetty, and Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor contributed Rs 5 lakh each towards the CM relief fund. Music producer Bhushan Kumar also donated Rs 11 lakh towards the CM fund for the flood victims of Assam.
Assam is experiencing a devastating flood situation that has affected many lives in and around 32 districts of the state.
Several human lives have been lost, and people are forced to take refuge in temporary shelters leaving their houses and belongings.
(IANS)
