Chhagan Bhujbal endorses Supriya Sule, Ajit Pawar in leadership roles

Speaking to reporters at Bandra Wednesday morning, Bhujbal said, “We want Sharad Pawar to withdraw his resignation. But if he is firm on it, then I think Supriya Sule should be given the national responsibility while Ajit Pawar should be given the responsibility of the state.”

Amid reports that the senior NCP leaders held a meeting to finalise Pawar’s successor, senior party leader Praful Patel said that no such meeting was scheduled on Wednesday.

“I am the convener of the committee and when it will be held, I will inform you in advance. I request you all to not have any speculations,” he said, amid reports that Baramati Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule would be given national responsibility by the committee.

When asked about Bhujbal’s opinion, Patel said that it was his personal opinion and everybody is entitled to have his own view. Apart from Sule, Patel’s name was also discussed as the next party president, to which he replied saying he is not in the fray to claim the post. “He (Sharad Pawar) has given us time of two to three days till when he will think over his decision. Let him do that. As of now he has shown no intention of withdrawing his resignation,” said Patel.