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Can Shankersinh Vaghela Return to Congress? Analysts Debate
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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Former BJP stalwart Shankersinh Vaghela’s potential comeback to the Indian National Congress has sparked debate among political analysts.
Shankersinh Vaghela, who left the Indian National Congress in 2001 to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, has recently been the subject of speculation regarding a possible return to his former party. The former minister, who served as a cabinet member in Gujarat, has been absent from Congress leadership circles for more than two decades.
Political commentators note that Vaghela’s departure from Congress was tied to internal disagreements and a desire to pursue a different political path. His re-entry would raise questions about party loyalty and the dynamics of Gujarat politics.
While no formal announcement has been made by either Vaghela or the Congress leadership, the topic has resurfaced in media circles, prompting discussions about the feasibility and implications of such a move.
Observers caution that any decision would depend on current party strategies, Vaghela’s political relevance, and the broader electoral context in Gujarat and nationally.
Political commentators note that Vaghela’s departure from Congress was tied to internal disagreements and a desire to pursue a different political path. His re-entry would raise questions about party loyalty and the dynamics of Gujarat politics.
While no formal announcement has been made by either Vaghela or the Congress leadership, the topic has resurfaced in media circles, prompting discussions about the feasibility and implications of such a move.
Observers caution that any decision would depend on current party strategies, Vaghela’s political relevance, and the broader electoral context in Gujarat and nationally.