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.