Sharad Pawar agreed to reconsider his decision to step down as president
Puber Kalam, Webdesk: Sharad Pawar’s decision changed within hours. The veteran political leader agreed to reconsider his decision to step down as NCP president. Nephew Ajit Pawar told reporters on Tuesday evening. It is said that Sharad took this decision after talking to his nephew and daughter about stepping down from the post of president. Ajith said that he will take a final decision in the next two-three days.
Note, The veteran leader suddenly announced his resignation from the post of president at the launch of his autobiographical book in Mumbai on Tuesday. Sharad Pawar’s announcement naturally created a stir in Maharashtra’s political circles. NCP supporters started protesting after Pawar’s announcement. Many are also seen crying. The workers requested the senior leader to withdraw the decision.
After announcing his resignation, the veteran leader said, ‘I still have three years left in the Rajya Sabha. Since then, I will not contest elections. In these three years I will work in more and more countries and states. There is no desire to take any new responsibility.’
Pawar said, ‘I want to tell my colleagues that even if I step down from the post of party president, I am not thinking of stepping down from the people. I will stay with you.’ At some point everyone has to step aside. This is the rule of life. I decided to move myself according to that rule. Lust for power does not stop people. But everyone should be given a chance in politics. Within a few hours of this incident, he made a 180-degree turn and reconsidered his decision.