Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who has been the Opposition’s target over several issues when the MVA was in power and ousted, wants to step down from the office. He said on Monday that he has conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi his desire to spend the rest of life reading, writing and pursuing other leisure activities.

Koshyari discussed his wish with the PM during the latter’s recent visit to Mumbai, read a statement issued by Raj Bhavan. The statement came even as the people in the know of the matter said that Koshyari had made a similar demand, citing health reasons, several months ago, especially when the MVA was in power. After making a verbal request, Koshyari is reported to have sent a letter to PM Modi.