‘Prefer to leave politics but won’t upset Ajit Pawar … ‘: Pune NCP chief Deepak Mankar

NCP Pune President Deepak Mankar, loyal to Ajit Pawar, would leave politics before upsetting him, amidst defections including Ajit Gavhane, Rahul Bhosale, Pankaj Bhalekar, and Yash Sane to Sharad Pawar’s camp. Supriya Sule praised Sharad Pawar’s work. NCP split last year when Ajit Pawar joined Eknath Shinde-led BJP. Mankar clarified demands and council seat.