The founder of Shiv Sena, Balasaheb Thackeray died on this day in the year 2012. Remembered for the formation on Shiv Sena that is a Hindu, right-wing political party that is active mainly in the state of Maharashtra, Bal Thackeray’s death brought Mumbai to a virtual standstill.

Uddhav Thackeray, with wife Rashmi and Aditya pay hommage to Balasaheb Thackeray on his fifth death anniversary at Shivaji Park, Dadar. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar