Kolkata/IBNS, April 24 -- Crimes against women have emerged as a key poll issue ahead of the second phase of voting in West Bengal, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising justice for victims against the backdrop of the Sandeshkhali and RG Kar incidents.

Addressing a rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing alleged misgovernance and drawing attention to the Sandeshkhali molestation charges and the RG Kar rape and murder case.

The Prime Minister alleged that the state government discourages women from asserting their rights.

Issuing a stern warning to the TMC, Modi said all cases related to crimes against women would be reopened if the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power.

"Once the BJP fo...