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Next President: Thackeray takes a dig at Centre

CNN-IBN | Updated Apr 25, 2012 at 10:02am IST

Mumbai: In his latest salvo, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has taken a jibe at the Centre for being unable to come up with a name for the next President.

Addressing an event on Tuesday evening, Thackeray mocked the debate over finding the next President.

The Shiv Sena chief said that there was no need for intense discussion given the vast population of the country.

He said, "We have such a large population and still discuss who will be our next President."

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Bal Thackeray

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