On Twitter:

Abhishek Singhvi: Saheb might be a hate figure for @sardesairajdeep. But I wonder how many will mourn the death of Rajdeep. RIP Balasaheb.

Sapna Agarwal: He went slowly, but I was still not prepared to say the final good bye.. Now will starve as we pay our condolences.. RIP Balasaheb Thackeray.

The man who inspired millions of meek Marathis to become 'Mi Marathi'

It was not in his roar, but in his silence he had the masses following him.. RIP Balasaheb.

@iamVickySingh: Never seen so much turnout before.A great leader like balasaheb .Salute sir,u were a true legend..Rip Balasaheb Thakreys.

@scratchysingh: Unknown number of people will die today because they will not be able to reach hospital. RIP Balasaheb.

Pic: Aditya Thackeray greets supporters this morning. Bal Thackeray's body wrapped in the tricolour can be seen.