Raigad, Jan. 6 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he was unaware of the reasons behind Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Narayan Rane's reported decision to retire from active politics, while hailing the veteran leader's long and varied political career.

Speaking to the media in Raigad on Monday, Ajit Pawar highlighted Narayan Rane's decades-long presence in Maharashtra politics and the key positions he has held over the years.

"Narayan Rane has been active in Maharashtra's politics for a long time. He has held several ministerial positions. He became an MP as well as a Union Minister. I do not know anything about this (his retirement)," Pawar said.

The Deputy Chief Minister further stat...