Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Friday said the party was still part of the Mahayuti alliance because of mutual respect among allies and its commitment to the state's progress, reported news agency PTI.

Addressing office-bearers and party leaders at the inaugural session of the NCP's 'Chintan Shibir' in Nagpur, Pawar said he had decided to part ways from the party founded by his uncle Sharad Pawar to provide stability and progress for Maharashtra.