In Maharashtra, there's a lot of fighting between two groups of the Shiv Sena party. One of these groups is led by Uddhav Thackeray, and the other is led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Recently, a show by comedian Kunal Kamra in Pune has become a big issue between these two groups.
The Uddhav Thackeray group has decided to host Kamra's show, which makes fun of politics and supports freedom of speech. However, the Shinde group has threatened to cause trouble during the show. Nana Bhangire, who's in charge of the Shinde group in Pune, has warned that things could get messy, as Kamra has faced problems in the past.
The Uddhav group wants to protect artists and their right to express themselves. They believe this is important and ties back to the ideas of Balasaheb Thackeray, who often used humor to talk about politics. They want to show that they care about Maharashtra's culture and are standing against the Shinde group.
Because of the threats, local police are worried about safety during the show. They're planning to increase security but haven't shared how many officers will be present. This is to keep things safe without causing panic.
The fighting between the two groups has been increasing. There's been a 47% rise in problems reported over the last few months, especially at public events. Many news articles are talking about the possibility of violence, while some are discussing the importance of free speech in politics.
Both groups are trying to gain support from the public. The Uddhav group talks about democracy and freedom of expression, while the Shinde group claims to be protecting traditional values.
What happens at Kamra's show could change how political events are held in the future in Maharashtra.