Mahasweta Devi no more: This is how PM Narendra Modi, others reacted

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.

 

Here are the reactions:

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