Kolkata/IBNS, April 2 -- With political temperatures soaring in poll-bound West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced he will camp in the state for around 15 days during the two-phase Assembly elections, signalling an all-out push by the BJP.

Shah made the announcement while campaigning for BJP candidates, including Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from the high-stakes Bhabanipur seat.

In a show of strength, Shah flew to Kolkata to accompany Adhikari during his nomination filing in Bhabanipur, setting the stage for one of the fiercest political battles in the state.

Projecting confidence, Shah said BJP is targeting 170 seats but claimed a victory in Bhabanipur alone could ...