The Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has condoled the death of Shri Shrikant Thackeray, younger brother of Bal Thackeray.

In a message, Shri Vajpayee said that Shri Shrikant was a man of multi-hued personality, who was deeply committed to the cause of masses. He was known for his organizational skills and popular appeal. He made a significant contribution in the field of music and film criticism, Shri Vajpayee added.