Remembering Mahasweta Devi on her birth centenary, the article reflects on her literary activism and what she stood for. Devi, known for giving voice to the marginalized, tribals, and exploited women, would likely be critical of contemporary India. The author suggests that issues she championed, such as caste discrimination and tribal exploitation, are now viewed by the ruling class as attempts to malign the country, potentially leading her to be branded 'anti-national' if alive today.