Over 20 lakh people have turned up for Balasaheb's final journey... and with the funeral expected to be around 5 pm, it won't be surprising if the crowds swell beyond 30 lakhs.
And while the "fear" of the Shiv Sena could have been blamed for shops and roads shutting down, there is no way you can use that to explain this crowd. This is a spontaneous outpuring of love and respect for a leader who inspired awe and inspiration for millions of Maharashtrians.
In such a situation, one should also applaud the Mumbai Police, and the Shiv Sena cadres for the amazing discipline and order on the roads - and by no stretch of imagination, can you say this is not a nightmarish situation. In some sense, if this day passes off the same way it has gone off until now, this would be a redeeming moment for the Shiv Sena, an expression of discipline in strength, the way forward for this great city and the great state of Maharashtra.
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