On the occasion of 'Guru Purnima', Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday visited Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's memorial in Mumbai and paid floral tributes to him.

While talking to reporters, Eknath Shinde said a common man like him could assume the top post in the state because of the blessings of Balasaheb Thackeray. "My government is committed to all round development of the state," he said.