Days after Sharad Pawar stepped down as Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, party's Maharashtra president Jayant Patil on Thursday said that the veteran leader still stands by his decision to quit the top post.

"Pawar Saheb has taken the decision. He still stands by his decision for now. However, people from all over Maharashtra and other places are requesting him to take back his decision," said Patil while addressing a press conference.