Hours after NCP’s core committee unanimously passed a proposal on May 05 rejecting Sharad Pawar’s resignation and requesting him to continue as NCP Chief, Uddhav Thackeray Faction leader Sanjay Raut informed that Uddhav Thackeray and other Opposition parties conveyed to Sharad Pawar that his leadership is necessary for Opposition unity and the country.“Uddhav Thackeray and other opposition parties have conveyed their feelings to Sharad Pawar that his leadership is necessary for opposition unity and the country considering the current political environment in the country,” said Sanjay Raut.