Kolkata, May 31 -- West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul on Sunday described the attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as a reflection of "genuine public anger" against the previous TMC government. She accused the TMC of committing atrocities for years and engaging in violent politics.

Speaking to the media here, Paul said that for fifteen long years, Abhishek Banerjee, former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and TMC had engaged in atrocities, vindictive politics, and violent clashes and added that now they will not be allowed to resort to their brand of violent politics again.

"What we are witnessing these days is genuine public anger--pure public anger. For fifteen long years, Abhishe...