Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackrey) leader Sanjay Raut on said that the resignation of Sharad Pawar from the post of Nationalist Congress Party Chief was unexpected. Sanjay Raut said, "Today, the autobiography of Sharad Pawar was to be published. He has worked for more than 60-65 years in politics. At the end of the event, he announced his resignation. After which the emotions of party workers were uncontrolled. As far as I know Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule and Pratibha Pawar would not have known about this. This announcement was unexpected."
