India, June 10 -- Senior NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Jayant Patil on Monday indicated his desire to resign from the post of Maharashtra state president, saying that it was time for the party to offer opportunities to new faces.

Patil was speaking at an event in Pune to mark the 26th foundation day of the NCP (SP), where party chief Sharad Pawar and other senior leaders were present on the dais.

"Pawar Saheb gave me many opportunities. I was given a tenure of seven years. Ultimately, the party needs to give a chance to new faces. I will request Sharad Pawar in front of you all-after all, the party belongs to Pawar Saheb. He should take an appropriate decision on this. We have a long way to go," Patil said.

His remarks prompted an i...