ES Reporter 

ITANAGAR, Jun 28: Former Home Minister, Kumar Waii, has rejoined the Congress in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant moment for the party. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and also the former Chief Minister  Nabam Tuki, described Waii's return as a "Home coming," indicating the party's resurgence in the state.
Addressing reporters at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here on Wednesday, Tuki expressed his belief that more political leaders would follow in Waii's footsteps and rejoin the Congress party in the days to come. He attributed the public's faith in the Congress party to its ideology of secularism, social liberalism, and civic nationalism.
Tuki emphasized that Congress is the strongest and oldest political party in the country, representing the aspirations of the common public. He urged the public to support the party, as it plays a crucial role in safeguarding democracy in the state.
Highlighting the fact that many current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the state were formerly associated with Congress, Tuki stated that once the party regains power in the Centre, these leaders would likely return to the Congress fold. "Congress focuses on working for the welfare of the public rather than engaging in blame games," he said while emphasizing the importance of having an opposition party to voice the concerns of the people in a democracy.
Regarding the upcoming 2024 elections, Tuki mentioned that the party is yet to finalize the selection of leaders who will contest for both the MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) and MP (Member of Parliament) positions.
Kumar Waii, who officially rejoined the Congress party at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in New Delhi, expressed his commitment to the party. He credited the Congress party as the driving force behind the state's development and stated that it possesses the ability to bring positive changes, which he believes the current state government has failed to achieve.
Waii described the Congress party as his "first home" and affirmed his belief in its ideology of secularism. He called upon the public to rise and restore the party's majority in the state while safeguarding democracy.
When asked about his potential candidacy for the MLA position in the forthcoming general assembly elections, Waii stated that the decision lies with the public. However, he assured that he would continue working for the betterment of the public and the Congress party as a dedicated party leader.
During his visit to the AICC office New Delhi, Waii met with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, who assured him of every possible support in retaining the party's strength in the state. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

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