Decision to quit as NCP chief for party's future; will take final call in couple of days: Sharad Pawar to cadres

NCP President Sharad Pawar stated that he had decided to step down from his position to ensure the future of the party and create a new leadership. He made the statement outside the Y B Chavan Centre where his supporters had gathered to urge him to continue as the party chief. Pawar said he would make a final decision in a couple of days after he meets with some party colleagues.