MUMBAI, Feb. 23 -- Rift within MVA constituents came to the fore on the eve of the budget session of the state legislature, which begins today. The NCP (SP) failed to turn up for a major meeting, leaving the MVA red-faced. While the party is said to have boycotted the meeting because it was irked at its alliance partners' statements on the Rajya Sabha polls, the MVA claimed it was due to a "communication gap". After boycotting the customary tea party by the state government, the MVA lambasted the Mahayuti for its "arrogance and lack of dignity". Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to present the state budget for the financial year 2026-27 on March 6. P4...