Vaghela in talks to rejoin Congress after decade-long absence

Shankersinh Vaghela, a veteran Gujarat politician who quit the Congress more than a decade ago, is engaged in talks to rejoin the party, according to Gujarat Congress president Amit Chavda. Chavda confirmed that active discussions are underway with Vaghela regarding his potential return to the party's ranks. The party is expected to make a formal decision following consultations with its senior leadership. The potential re-entry comes as the Congress gears up for the 2027 Gujarat assembly elections, signalling the party's efforts to strengthen its position in the state ahead of the crucial electoral contest. Vaghela, a former chief minister of Gujarat, has remained a significant political figure in the state despite his departure from the Congress. His return to the party would represent a major political development in Gujarat, potentially reshaping the opposition's dynamics as it prepares to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the next election cycle.