Aamir Khan donates Rs 25 lakh for Assam flood victims
August 01, 2017 09:41Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has donated Rs 25 lakh to the Assam government for its flood relief operations which has so far killed over 80 people and in the devastating catastrophe that has rendered many homeless.
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal took to Twitter to thank Aamir Khan for his kind act as a responsible citizen. "Thank you @aamir_khan for contributing Rs 25 Lakh towards Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund through Aamir Khan Productions Pvt. Ltd," the Assam CM wrote on Twitter.
Aamir Khan, who has voiced his concerns over various social issues plaguing the country, had recently posted a video on Twitter asking people to come out in support of flood victims in both Assam and Gujarat.
The 52-year-old 'Dangal' star said, "Friends, many areas of Assam and Gujarat have been affected by heavy floods. And, our brothers and sisters there are facing a lot of difficulties. Lots of lives have also been lost and there has been a huge financial loss too. We are helpless in front of nature but we can help those staying there."
He appealed his fans to help people staying in Assam and Gujarat by contributing to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
The Centre has already announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each under the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of people killed and Rs 50,000 to seriously injured persons in the recent flood in Assam.