Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday said he submitted his resignation to CM Eknath Shinde as he is responsible for the allocation of portfolios. “I handed over my resignation to CM Shinde. I have already made it public,” the Food and Civil Supplies Minister told reporters.

Speaking at a rally on Saturday, the senior leader from the NCP (Ajit Pawar) faction disclosed that he resigned on November 16, but didn't make it public on the advice of the CM and Deputy CM.