New Delhi, Jan 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, remembering him as a towering leader who left a lasting imprint on Maharashtra’s socio-political landscape. In a message shared on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Balasaheb Thackeray profoundly shaped public discourse in the state through his distinctive leadership style and deep connection with the people. “On the birth centenary of the great Balasaheb Thackeray, we pay tribute to a towering figure who profoundly shaped Maharashtra’s socio-political landscape,” PM Modi said.