<span style="color: #222222;">Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Nana Patole has resigned from his post amid speculations of him being appointed as the State Congress chief. Earlier this evening, Mr. Patole handed over his resignation to Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. A formal announcement in this regard is likely soon.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Patole, who hails from the Vidarbha region has also enjoyed a stint with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the past. While Mr. Patole's decision to resign has been agreed upon, by all the three members of the ruling MVA alliance, the decision on his successor is still pending.</span><br />''