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The Great Khali joins Assam flood relief, pledges homes for affected families
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:03 PM
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International wrestling icon The Great Khali visited Assam to support flood‑relief operations, announcing a commitment to help rebuild homes for families displaced by the recent floods.
The Great Khali, the former WWE champion, arrived in Assam on Saturday to join the state’s flood‑relief drive, which has been mobilised after unprecedented monsoon rains inundated large parts of the region. The floods have displaced thousands, damaging homes and critical infrastructure across several districts.
During his visit, Khali met with local officials and volunteers, inspecting temporary shelters and distribution centres set up for flood‑affected residents. He announced that he would back a housing initiative aimed at reconstructing permanent homes for families who lost their dwellings.
State authorities welcomed the wrestler’s involvement, saying that celebrity participation can raise awareness and attract additional resources. The relief effort, coordinated by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority and several NGOs, plans to channel the pledged support into building safe, flood‑resilient houses in the most hard‑hit areas.
Khali’s presence also drew media attention, encouraging donors and the public to contribute to the ongoing rehabilitation program. Officials indicated that the housing project will be rolled out over the coming months, with priority given to the most vulnerable households.
During his visit, Khali met with local officials and volunteers, inspecting temporary shelters and distribution centres set up for flood‑affected residents. He announced that he would back a housing initiative aimed at reconstructing permanent homes for families who lost their dwellings.
State authorities welcomed the wrestler’s involvement, saying that celebrity participation can raise awareness and attract additional resources. The relief effort, coordinated by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority and several NGOs, plans to channel the pledged support into building safe, flood‑resilient houses in the most hard‑hit areas.
Khali’s presence also drew media attention, encouraging donors and the public to contribute to the ongoing rehabilitation program. Officials indicated that the housing project will be rolled out over the coming months, with priority given to the most vulnerable households.