Kolkata: Eminent writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away at a Kolkata nursing home on Thursday following prolonged illness.
She was 90.
“She passed away at 3.16pm following cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure,” a doctor said.
Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1926, Devi’s writing depicted the suffering of tribals and dalits.
She also taught at Bijoygarth College and worked as a journalist.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award winner is survived by her daughter-in-law and grandchild. Her son died two years ago.
