Even Singh, who unlike outgoing state chief Udai Bhan is not seen to be a member of Hooda’s core team, was elevated on Hooda’s recommendation. “Given the continuously declining graph of the Congress in Haryana, the party needs to introspect regarding the decision taken today. (Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi ji’s wish was that the president of the Haryana Congress be a person whose image is completely clean, spotless, and representative of young leadership. Party insiders, however, maintain that the real test of reconciliation will become clear only after Narender Singh begins making decisions. “If any camp feels that the state chief is inclined towards a particular leader, it will not hesitate to voice its opposition,” a source said.