Bal Thackeray critical

A supporter wipes her tears outside the house of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackery's health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters in thousands outside his residence.(AP Photo)

Supporters stand in front of large photos of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray outside his residence in Mumbai, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackery's health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters in thousands outside his residence. (AP Photo)

Policemen are deployed outside the house of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackery's health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters in thousands outside his residence.(AP Photo)

Policemen are deployed outside the house of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackery's health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters in thousands outside his residence.(AP Photo)

A Shiv Sena flag hangs in the foreground as policemen are deployed outside the residence of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackery's health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters gathered outside his residence.(AP Photo)

Supporters shout slogans outside the residence of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray in Mumbai, Nov. 15, 2012. Thackery's health had worsened on Wednesday, leading to a surge of supporters gathered outside his residence.(AP Photo)