<h1>Opposition Parties Boycott Pre-Budget Tea Party Over Governance, Women's Safety, and Alleged Corruption Issues in Maharashtra</h1> Opposition parties in Maharashtra announced they will boycott the traditional tea party before the assembly's budget session, citing the government's failure to address issues like women's safety and governance. They criticized the inclusion of 'tainted' ministers and alleged neglect of areas represented by opposition lawmakers. The opposition, led by the Maha Vikas Aghadi, plans to focus on issues such as farmer loan waivers, alleged scams, and rising crimes against women. They also raised concerns about infrastructure projects and alleged irregularities in various government schemes, including the Dharavi redevelopment and Metro projects. The budget session will continue until March 26.