Updated On: 04 May, 2023 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Sharad Pawar on Tuesday, while announcing his resignation, said that he has decided to step down as the president of the NCP after helming it for 24 years and stated that he will not contest any more elections

Jayant Patil. File Pic
Days after Sharad Pawar stepped down as Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, party`s Maharashtra president Jayant Patil on Thursday said that the veteran leader still stands by his decision to quit the top post.
"Pawar Saheb has taken the decision. He still stands by his decision for now. However, people from all over Maharashtra and other places are requesting him to take back his decision," said Patil while addressing a press conference.