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IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra NCP persuades Sharad Pawar to reconsider his decision

Updated On: 03 May, 2023 08:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A day after, Sharad Pawar announced his stepping down from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief post, party leader and workers continued to gather at the YB Chavan centre and his Mumbai residence. Senior NCP leader Praful Patel said that Sharad Pawar remains the party chief till he reconsiders his decision to step down from the post, and there would be no discussions to pick his successor till then. Pics/ Atul Kamble

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Praful Patel addressed the press on Wednesday. Pics/ Atul Kamble
Praful Patel addressed the press on Wednesday. Pics/ Atul Kamble
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Praful Patel, who is the NCP's national vice president said that he himself was not in the running for the top post and the committee, which Sharad Pawar himself had set up will be deciding on his successor

Praful Patel, who is the NCP's national vice president said that he himself was not in the running for the top post and the committee, which Sharad Pawar himself had set up will be deciding on his successor

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Praful Patel said, "If the situation arises, the committee will decide on Pawar's successor and the decision will be unanimous. He sought time to think over his decision after the party asked him to reconsider it, and till the final decision is arrived at, there is no question of deliberating on his successor"

Praful Patel said, "If the situation arises, the committee will decide on Pawar's successor and the decision will be unanimous. He sought time to think over his decision after the party asked him to reconsider it, and till the final decision is arrived at, there is no question of deliberating on his successor"

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Patel said, "Whether Pawar remains president or not, he is the party's identity and soul"

Patel said, "Whether Pawar remains president or not, he is the party's identity and soul"

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The NCP leader was reacting to speculation about Supriya Sule emerging as the choice for national president and Ajit Pawar as the Maharashtra unit chief. Some reports also suggested that Patel could succeed Pawar

The NCP leader was reacting to speculation about Supriya Sule emerging as the choice for national president and Ajit Pawar as the Maharashtra unit chief. Some reports also suggested that Patel could succeed Pawar

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The party was trying to persuade Pawar to reconsider his decision, Patel said

The party was trying to persuade Pawar to reconsider his decision, Patel said

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"Party workers should have patience and stop resigning from their posts in protest against Sharad Pawar's decision," Praful Patel said

"Party workers should have patience and stop resigning from their posts in protest against Sharad Pawar's decision," Praful Patel said

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