Kolkata: Eminent writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away at a city nursing home on Thursday following prolonged illness. She was 90.
The Ramon Magsaysay winner is survived by her daughter-in-law and a grandchild. Mahasweta Devi's son pre-deceased her two years ago.
"She passed away at 3.16 pm following a cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure," the doctor said.
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Mahashweta Devi wonderfully illustrated the might of the pen. A voice of compassion, equality & justice, she leaves us deeply saddened. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2016
India has lost a great writer. Bengal has lost a glorious mother. I have lost a personal guide. Mahashweta Di rest in peace
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 28, 2016
Remembering her as a writer who addressed the issues and conscience of the subaltern, the middle class and women, Smt Gandhi said...
— INC India (@INCIndia) July 28, 2016
... Tribal life. She was brutally honest and her words echoed her inner voice, representing voiceless and faceless countrymen...
— INC India (@INCIndia) July 28, 2016
... Smt. Gandhi extended her condolences to millions of her readers and admirers. Describing the loss Smt. Gandhi said, India has lost...
— INC India (@INCIndia) July 28, 2016
... a conscience keeper & one of the greatest Indian women writers of our times.
— INC India (@INCIndia) July 28, 2016
