Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes Political Violence in West Bengal Following TMC Attacks
Nirupam condemns TMC attack, cites Bengal's history of violence
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Sanjay Nirupam, a leader of the Shiv Sena party, condemned the recent attacks on Trinamool Congress leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, citing West Bengal's historical context of political violence. He emphasized the need for a civilized approach to politics and acknowledged the ongoing rivalries that fuel such incidents.
- 01Sanjay Nirupam condemned the attacks on TMC leaders, stating that violence is unacceptable in a democratic society.
- 02He noted that West Bengal has a long history of political violence, which persists despite changes in government.
- 03Nirupam claimed that political workers' mindsets remain unchanged, leading to continued violence driven by old rivalries.
- 04Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with bricks and stones during a visit to Sonarpur to meet victims of post-poll violence.
- 05Kalyan Banerjee reported being assaulted by BJP workers while attempting to submit a complaint regarding post-poll violence.
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Sanjay Nirupam, a leader of the Shiv Sena party, expressed strong condemnation of the recent attacks on Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, asserting that no form of violence is justifiable in a civilized society. He highlighted the historical context of political violence in West Bengal, noting that despite changes in government, the mindset of political workers remains unchanged, perpetuating old rivalries. Nirupam's comments followed an incident where Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with bricks, stones, and eggs during a visit to South 24 Parganas district, aimed at meeting families affected by previous violence. Kalyan Banerjee also reported an assault by alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers while on his way to submit a complaint regarding post-poll violence. Nirupam emphasized the need to understand the social conditions contributing to such violence, which he claims is unique to West Bengal compared to other states.
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The ongoing political violence in West Bengal affects the safety and security of political leaders and their supporters, raising concerns about the state's political climate.
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