Mumbai, Feb 22 Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav said the Opposition would boycott the customary tea party hosted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, the eve of the Maharashtra legislature's Budget Session.
Fadnavis had personally written to senior members inviting them to the event, which is a tradition on the eve of a legislative session, Jadhav added.
"The ruling party is arrogant and shows little respect towards the Opposition. Since there is no respect, no decency, and no regard for the Constitution, we have decided to decline the high tea invitation," Jadhav told reporters.
He also criticized the trade deal between India and the United States, claiming it would adversely affect cotton growers and fishermen from the state.
However, the Fadnavis government has expressed no regret over the Union government's decision, therefore, it was decided to boycott the high tea invitation, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader added.
Jadhav also said that another reason for the Opposition to decline the high tea invite was due to the Maharashtra government's "ambiguous stand" on the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane accident.
