Eminent Litterateur Mahasweta Devi Critically Ill

Kolkata: The condition of eminent litterateur and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital for over a month, is critical.

Doctors attending to the 90-year-old writer-activist said she was admitted to the hospital 45 days ago with age-related ailments and at present her condition is critical due to kidney disorder and blood infection.

"Gradually, her condition has become very critical but she is now stable. She is on antibiotics and renal support. She is responding a little bit to treatment," a doctor at Belle Vue Clinic said.

The Jnanpith, Padma Vibhushan and Magsaysay awardee has been suffering from age-related illness for a long time. Earlier in the year, she was admitted to the hospital as was discharged after her health improved. Also a social activist, Mahasweta Devi has been working for the welfare of tribals in different parts of India.