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There is heavy drama in the Nationalist Congress Party with its founder Sharad Pawar deciding to step down as its president. Speaking at the launch of the second edition of his autobiography, Pawar said that he began his career in 1960. “Yesterday we celebrated May Day. After this prolonged political career, one must think about stopping somewhere. One must not be greedy,” he said.
Pawar also announced a panel of senior party leaders to draw a future course of action.
Party workers and leaders, however, demanded that Pawar withdraw his decision.
Pawar saheb 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.