Bal Thackeray, an India based politician and the founder and chief of Hindu extremist party Shev Sina, has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai, on Saturday.

The condition of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Saturday, is said to be stable.

Chest physician Dr Jalil Parkar said, "His condition is stable and there are no complications. He was admitted due to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)," Parkar said.

"We are awaiting the results of some medical tests and may discharge him on Monday," he added.

ToI