New Delhi, April 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, accusing it of fostering an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, particularly targeting Hindus.

Addressing a public rally in Asansol, where elections are scheduled on 23 April, PM Modi alleged that there was a time when "red posters" were used to threaten Hindus with violence, and claimed that similar tactics were being repeated under the TMC's rule.

"Today, the TMC is doing exactly the same, once again, Hindus are being intimidated in the name of a specific community," he said.

PM Modi said that the people of Bengal were seeking security for their land, faith, livelihoods, an...