Even as rumours of Shiv Sena Supremo Balasaheb Thackeray’s health being very critical started making the rounds late on Saturday night, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who visited Matoshree at around 11 pm, told the waiting reporters and photographers that Balasaheb was alright and there was no need to panic. “Today, Balasaheb had fruits and soup. Please don’t spread any rumours.”

Raj Thackeray speaking to the media outside Matoshree on Saturday. Pic/ Satyajit Desai