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"Thackeray is serious, but stable. A team of doctors is continuously monitoring him," a party official, who met him in the evening, told IANS, preferring anonymity.

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray

Mumbai Police and other security agencies deployed tight security outside 'Matoshri', the clan's home in Bandra west.

All roads leading to 'Matoshri' were also barricaded and even some party leaders had to abandon their vehicles near the Western Express Highway and walk the short route to the Thackeray household.

 

Shiv Sena supporters outside Bal Thackeray's residence. Pic: Ashish Rane/Pradeep Dhivar

 

Policemen outside Bal Thackeray's residence. Pic: Ashish Rane/Pradeep Dhivar

The 86-year-old Sena patriarch could not attend the annual Dussehra rally of Shiv Sena at Shivaji Park last month because of his health problems . Through a pre-recorded speech, the Sena supremo addressed his party men and supporters.