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.

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.