Updated On: 19 April, 2024 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhujbal claimed that he was told by NCP leaders Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel that Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah has suggested his name for the Nashik seat

Chhagan Bhujbal. File Pic
Maharashtra Minister and Ajit Pawar`s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who was eyeing to contest as Mahayuti candidate in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, has withdrawn from the race on Friday over the delay in the announcement of the candidate for the Nashik seat, reported news agency PTI.
"I am withdrawing from this fight. It`s taking longer. Only discussion is going on. I am withdrawing from contesting the Lok Sabha elections," Bhujbal said while addressing a press conference on Friday.