Opposition to boycott Fadnavis Government's high tea invite,cites Indo-U.S. deal, Ajit Pawar's death

Bhaskar Jadhav, a senior leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), announced that the Opposition would boycott the customary tea party hosted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on February 22, 2026. The decision was made due to perceived disrespect from the ruling party and concerns about the Maharashtra government's handling of issues like the death of Ajit Pawar, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, and the execution of trade deals with the United States. Vijay Wadettiwar, leader of the Congress legislative party, also criticized the government for its handling of farmer suicides, investments in Maharashtra, and the disappearance of women and girls. Satej Patil, leader of the Congress in the legislative council, expressed concerns about the ₹1.