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This Article is From Jul 28, 2016

Mamata Banerjee Condoles Mahasweta Devi's Passing

Mamata Banerjee Condoles Mahasweta Devi's Passing
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled the death of Mahasweta Devi.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today condoled the death of eminent writer Mahasweta Devi, saying the state has lost "a glorious mother".

"India has lost a great writer. Bengal has lost a glorious mother. I have lost a personal guide. Mahashweta Di rest in peace," Ms Banerjee posted on Twitter.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award winner died following cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure, a doctor said. She was 90.

 

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