Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is dead

Bal Keshav Thackeray or Balasaheb Thackeray, founder of Shiv Sena is dead. The end of Bal Thackeray came at 3.30 pm of 17 November 2012 following a heart attack. Bal Thackeray’s health was worsening since last few weeks and he was under treatment. Prayers of thousands of Shiv Sainiks failed at Bal Thackeray died.

Since last few days, condition of Balasaheb's health was detoriating. Bal Thackeray was on constant oxygen for the last few days and was not taking any food.

Bal Thackeray was born on 23 January 1926. His father was Keshav Sitaram Thackeray who was a leading figure in united Maharashtra movement. Bal Thackeray started his professional career as a cartoonist in a English daily but afterwards left the job and started his own political weekly Marmik. In 1966, Bal Thackeray formed Shiv Sena mainly to protect Marathi people from the growing power of Gujaratis, Marwaris and South Indians in Mumbai.  Till his death, the most controversial character in Indian politics Bal Thackeray continued his fight for Marathi speaking people and Hindu religion. Bal Thackeray was anti Muslim and he used to openly admit it. On many occasions Bal Thackeray used to issue controversial statements.    

Since last few years, Bal Thackeray kept himself away from public life.

After the death of Bal Thackeray, all the police stations in Mumbai are on high alert to tackle any unwanted situation.

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Bal Thackeray still in critical condition

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is still in very critical condition and there is no improvement. Anxious crowd are waiting outside Balasaheb's residence Matoshree at Bandra, Mumbai where Balasaheb is fighting. Uddhav Thackeray told the crowd that "I have not lost hope." He further appealed to party activists to remain calm and maintain peace.

Special security arrangement is done arround Matoshree by Mumbai Police and other security agencies. More than 350 police personnel, plus the Rapid Action Force and other contingents are engaged for the security purpose at Matoshree , Bandra West. Indian president Pranab Mukherjee had a schedule to visit Maharastra from today. The schedule has been cancelled.

Shiv Sainiks are eagerly waiting outside Matoshree since last evening. Uddhav Thackeray is repeatadely conveying the condition of Bal Thackeray to them.

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Condition of Balasaheb Thackeray is very critical

Condition of Balasaheb Thackeray is very critical and presently he is on life support system. Uddhav Thackeray, son of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray said "We are hopeful. You be hopeful. Let's pray." Uddhav's statement is sufficient to describe the present health condition of Balasaheb Thackeray. Everyone is expecting some miracle at this stage.

Uddhav Thackeray siad that Balasaheb have a strong will power and this power will help him to come out from this condition. Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek visited Balasaheb yesterday. Amitabh remembersed one incidence "When I fought for my life after 'Coolie' accident, he came to visit me in hospital, with a cartoon he had drawn - Yamraj defeated !" Amitabh Bachchan wished Balasaheb could draw that for himself.

It is learnt that all the officers from Mumbai police who were on leave have been called back on duty and police force in Mumbai and the entire state are on high alert. Crowd outside Matoshree is increasing like anything. Party workers are also gathering outside Matoshree, residence of Bal Thackeray and security has been stepped up.

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Bal Thackeray is on oxygen and not taking food

Health situation of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is critical. Balasaheb is on continuous oxygen and not eating anything since last few days. Many prominent leaders including former president of India, Pratibha Patil have visited residence of Balasaheb Thackeray - Matoshree in last few days. Raj Thackeray is also keeping close touch with the condition of his uncle, Balasaheb. Shiv Sainiks in Maharastra are praying for Bal Thackeray.

Balasaheb is suffering from breathing problems and he is under medical supervision at his own residence.

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Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray not on ventilator

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray himself dismissed the rumour that he is on ventilator and blamed a Marathi leading daily for spreading such rumour. Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is suffering from breathing toubles is under treatment at his own residence.

Balasaheb Thackeray admitted that his health is not well but not totally collapsed. Bal Thackeray thanks the Shiv Sainiks for their constant prayers for his health. Balasaheb described the Shiv Sainiks as his 'oxygen'. Balasaheb's son Uddhav Thackeray is looking after him and nephew Raj Thackeray is also coming regularly to Balasaheb's residence.

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Health condition of Bal Thackeray is critical

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray’s health continued to be in a critical condition although his nephew Raj Thackeray said that Balasaheb is quite well and there is nothing to be worried. Team of doctors are keeping round-the-clock watch on Bal Thackeray. Former president of India, Pratibha Patil and Raj Thackeray visited Bal Thackeray on Saturday. This is Raj
Thackeray's fifth visit in a month and the health condition of Bal Thackeray may ultimately make the patch-up between the warring cousins.

2012 is not a good year for Bal Thackeray so far as his health is concerned. At the start of the year, Bal Thackeray had a severe stomach pain and he was suggested an endoscopy although the decision was deferred after consulting doctor. Balasaheb was hospitalised twice this year, in February and in May. Shiv Sena chief himself is also very much aware of his health condition. This year Bal Thackeray did not attended the Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park, Dadar. A recorded statement of Bal Thackeray was aired to Shiv Sainiks in which the great fighter for Hindus virtually announced his retirement.

 The doctors attending Bal Thackeray said that condition of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray is very critical. He is suffering from lung, pancreatic ailments.

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Latest news of Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray’s health is deteriorating and his son and Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray called a meeting of Shiv Sena party MPs and MLAs on Friday afternoon at Sena Bhavan at Dadar. Uddhav Thackeray told that the meeting was a regular one but normally such meeting with all MPs are held just before Parliament session. Winter session of parliament will start three weeks after so there are speculations over the health of 86 years old Bal Thackeray’s health condition. Uddhav Thackeray denied that the meeting had nothing to do with Bal Thackeray’s health. He further told that Bal Thackeray’s health is improving.

All the Shiv Sainiks and Bal Thackeray's admires are praying for him.

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