Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said he has decided to step down as the party chief.
Speaking at a book launch of his autobiography at the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratisthan here, Pawar announced his decision which was met with protests by NCP workers and leaders.
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Ajit Pawar, the nephew of Sharad Pawar supported the latter's decision to step down as party President. "Pawar Sahab himself had said about the necessity of change in the guard a few days ago. we should see his decision in the light of his age and health also. everyone has to take a decision according to time, Pawar Saheb has taken a decision and he won't take it back," Ajit Pawar said.