MUMBAI, July 13 -- Eight months after the debacle in the assembly elections, the NCP (SP) is looking for a major leadership change. The party's state president Jayant Patil is on his way out, and party chief Sharad Pawar is likely to select his successor on Tuesday. Former minister Shashikant Shinde is believed to be the top contender for the position while Rajesh Tope and Sunil Bhusara are also in the running. Confirming the move, NCP (SP) spokesman Amol Matele said, "Our chief Sharad Pawar will decide on the name at our party's state executive committee meeting on July 15." Shinde tangentially corroborated the buzz saying it would be "an honour" if his name came up in discussions for the post. P5...