Smt. Mahasweta Devi  who was honoured with Jnanpith and the Magasaysay awards has passed away on 28th July, 2016 at an hospital in Kolkata. She was a great fighter for the oppressed and the poor and in this endeavour she did not confine to her literary works but also was active in social activities.

AIBDPA pays respectful homage to Smt.Mahasweta Devi and conveys condolences to the bereaved family.