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Shankersinh Vaghela's 'Homecoming': 86-year-old set to rejoin Congress, eyes on Rahul meeting.
- •Former CM Shankersinh Vaghela is set to rejoin Congress after nearly a decade, aiming to oust BJP from power in Gujarat.
- •Vaghela stated he expects no post or personal gain, only to strengthen the opposition with his experience.
- •Talks with Congress leadership are in final stages, but his formal return hinges on a meeting with Rahul Gandhi.
- •This development signals a major shift in state politics ahead of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and next year's Gujarat Assembly elections.
- •Vaghela views the 2027 elections as his last chance for political impact, aiming to contribute to the fight against BJP.
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At 86 years old, former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela has indicated he wants to rejoin Congress to help oust the ruling BJP from power in the state. He stated he seeks no personal post or gain, but rather wishes to use his experience to strengthen the opposition for the upcoming 2027 assembly elections.
While Vaghela has held positive discussions with state leaders like Randeep Singh Surjewala, Amit Chavda, and Bharatsinh Solanki, he has clarified that his formal return will only be finalized after a face-to-face meeting with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Vaghela announced his departure from Congress in 2017 on his 77th birthday, just weeks before crucial Rajya Sabha elections and shortly after questions arose regarding MLAs allegedly cross-voting in a presidential election. His exit followed a period as the Leader of Opposition in the Gujarat Assembly.
