MP Governor, CM mourn Thackeray's death

Yadav described Thackeray as "a vocal nationalist who devoted his life for the conservation and honour of Indian culture and traditions," official sources said today.

Terming the demise of Thackeray as an irreparable loss, Chouhan said in his condolence message that an era has ended with the passing away of a true nationalist leader who had a multi-faceted personality.

He (Thackeray) was a patriot and a vocal supporter of the nationalist thought, Chouhan said.

Madhya Pradesh Culture Minister Laxmikant Sharma also condoled the death of Thackeray.

Chouhan is in Mumbai to take part in the last rites of Thackeray.