India, Oct. 30 -- Ex- MLA and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Zenith M Sangma officially rejoined the Congress on Wednesday.

According to him, it was his homecoming.

At a formal ceremony at the Congress Bhavan, Sangma was welcomed by AICC Meghalaya in-charge A Chellakumar, MPCC president Vincent H Pala, Tura MP Saleng A Sangma, and MPCC working president Deborah C Marak.

Sangma's return is significant for the Congress, particularly in the Garo Hills region where he enjoys strong grassroots support.

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"I have returned to the party my family has always believed in -Congress. It is the only party that can fight communal forces," Sangma said addressing party workers.

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