Bal Thackeray takes dig at debate over next President

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Tuesday took a dig at the ongoing debate over the next President, questioning the need for intense discussion for the top job given the country's vast population.

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

The Sena chief did not elaborate further on the issue.

Thackeray was speaking at an award function organised to mark the 70th death anniversary of Marathi theatre actor and renowned musician Dinanath Mangeshkar this evening.

The President's post falls vacant on July 24 when Pratibha Patil's term ends.