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Vice President condoles the passing away of Mahasweta Devi

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Vice President condoles the passing away of Mahasweta Devi

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of acclaimed writer and activist Ms. Mahasweta Devi. In a message, he said that she will be remembered for her popular stories that sought to raise awareness about social injustice, discrimination, poverty in our country.

Following is the text of Vice Presidents message:

I am deeply grieved to hear about the passing away of acclaimed writer and activist Ms. Mahasweta Devi.

She will be remembered for her popular stories that sought to raise awareness about social injustice, discrimination, poverty and the plight of the marginal people in our country.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family members and pray for eternal peace for the departed soul."

 

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First Published: Jul 28 2016 | 1:36 PM IST

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