Besides deserters, Hooda is also facing detractors within the party.
Former union minister Selja has always been openly critical of the Hooda government and its policies. Much to Hooda's annoyance, she managed to secure a Rajya Sabha seat last month and opted out of the contest for the Ambala Lok Sabha seat she was elected to in 2004 and 2009.
Another Rajya Sabha MP, Birender Singh, has also been critical of Hooda.
As Haryana gets into the election mode, the Congress and Hooda may see more deserters and detractors - all of whom seem to be seeing the writing on the wall for the ruling party.
In poll year, Hooda faces desertions, detractors
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda had acquired a reputation as one of the most powerful Congress chief ministers who could get away with just about anything with the party high command. Now, however,
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