Ludhiana, June 2 -- Local politician Kamaljit Singh Karwal returned to the Congress party for the second time, after hopping between six different political platforms in the last 16 years. His latest homecoming was made official on Sunday in the presence of former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and senior Congress leaders including Bharat Bhushan Ashu and Rana Gurjeet Singh.

Karwal, who last held affiliation with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), declared his return to Congress as an emotional "ghar wapsi" (homecoming), saying the Congress is where he truly belongs. He claimed his decision was fuelled by frustration with AAP's alleged "anti-people policies" and disregard for Punjabi interests.

His political journey, however, paints a pi...