Pune: Deepak Mankar, the Pune city president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), faced disappointment after not being given an opportunity for a seat in the Legislative Council.

This decision led to discontent among party officials, resulting in the resignation of over 800 members from various positions in protest.

Mankar expressed his dissatisfaction, stating, “Despite organizing numerous events to connect the party with the masses, the workers feel disheartened by the party's decision to overlook me. The party seems to have forgotten that empowering me would also empower the workers.”

Today, Mankar met with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to discuss the issue. Following the meeting, Mankar announced that he would not be resigning from his position as city president.

He revealed that Pawar had assured him of his support and promised that no resignations would be accepted. Mankar further stated that a meeting with city officials would soon be organized to plan for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Ajit Pawar’s assurance that justice would be delivered in the future has led Mankar to retract his resignation. He also expressed his intention to continue working for the party with renewed energy and commitment.

The Legislative Council members nominations had sparked dissatisfaction within the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party of the Mahayuti alliance, particularly over the exclusion of Deepak Mankar, the party's Pune city president.

In response to Mankar's omission, a meeting was convened by Datta Sagare, vice-president of the NCP Pune city unit, where key office-bearers voiced their discontent.

Deepak Mankar had been instrumental in organizing numerous events over the past year and a half, keeping the party actively engaged in the city.