Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankarsinh Vaghela Likely To Rejoin Congress

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela is reportedly in talks to rejoin the Congress party. The state unit is eager to utilize his political experience for upcoming municipal and assembly elections.
Why it matters
Vaghela's potential return could shift the political landscape in Gujarat, impacting the Congress party's electoral strategy.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela is likely to rejoin the Congress. Sources within the party told NDTV that Vaghela, 86, has expressed interest in returning to the organisation. The state unit of the Gujarat Congress has already given its go-ahead for his return, though a final approval is pending with the party's central command.The Gujarat Congress unit wants Vaghela to join as soon as possible, with local leaders planning to deploy him as a star campaigner for the upcoming Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections.When asked about it, senior Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil told NDTV to wait and watch, stating that everyone will get the right answer at the right time.Vaghela has a long history in Gujarat politics.
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