Former CM Shankersinh Vaghela may return to Congress after 10 years. He expressed his desire to join the party without any post to defeat the BJP.
Vaghela confirmed his readiness to join Congress to defeat the BJP government. He mentioned having discussions with AICC Gujarat in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala.
He also spoke with Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda and former Union Minister Bharatsinh Solanki regarding his return.
Vaghela clarified that the formal announcement of his return would only happen after meeting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
This development comes ahead of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections and next year's Assembly elections.
The 86-year-old leader told the Congress leadership that he does not expect any post. He only wants to contribute to the fight against the BJP.
Vaghela considers the 2027 Assembly elections as the final opportunity of his political career.
Vaghela announced an aggressive campaign starting October 2 to reactivate his 'Praja Shakti Democratic Party' (PSDP).
He reached out to Mallikarjun Kharge six months ago but received a response only after Surjewala took charge of Gujarat.
Opinions within the state Congress are divided regarding Vaghela's return. Some leaders welcome the move for change in Gujarat.
Amit Chavda stated that many dissatisfied leaders would share the stage with Congress in the coming days.
A section of the party remains cautious due to the circumstances of Vaghela's departure in 2017.
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