Hooda was appointed observer by the All India Congress Committee earlier this week end differences among leaders in the city unit and sort out issues in the candidate selection process. Hooda met senior leaders, including state chief Ashok Chavan, the core committee of the city Congress and also spoke to leaders personally. The leaders also wanted him to intervene in the selection process. Sources said Hooda listened them, after which he said the party was set to face the polls unitedly. Nirupam reportedly told Hooda the selection was being done as per guidelines set by party vice president Rahul Gandhi.

Source: Hindustan Times January 25, 2017 18:10 UTC