India, Oct. 16 -- Is Captain Amarinder Singh preparing for a political homecoming to the Congress, the party he quit five years ago after a bitter power struggle? Congress Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot's remark that "anything is possible in politics" has reignited speculation about the former chief minister's return, adding a fresh twist to Punjab's evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Pilot, however, has stopped short of confirming any negotiations. He said he had not spoken to Amarinder Singh about his political future, while describing the veteran leader as a person of considerable stature who had served Punjab well.

"I don't know what he is thinking. I have not spoken to him or had any communication on...