The opposition and ruling parties have locked horns ahead of the anti-government morcha to be taken out in the city on Saturday. While former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and opposition leader in the assembly, Ajit Pawar, launched an attack on the government, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde responded in equal terms on Thursday. 

The city police hadn’t granted permission till the time of going to print, but Shinde said the government won’t obstruct a democratic protest. Sources said the opposition was negotiating terms with the police who have not allowed a permanent stage to be built for the speakers, but suggested having a trailer parked as a dais for the main event.