This summary covers the key events of Season 2, Episode 9 Butterscotch

Maurya receives permission to conduct an "encounter" (extrajudicial killing) of Guddu Pandit after Ramakant Pandit unwittingly provides evidence of Guddu’s illegal dealings. Mirzapur Season 2 Episode 9 Recap : Butterscotch - Vakaao

The episode weaves several major storylines together as power dynamics shift and old loyalties are tested:

In Lucknow, Madhuri proposes herself for the position of Chief Minister following her father's death.