JDS, BJP Mock Kharge Over 'High Command' Remark, Call Him 'Rubber-Stamp' Congress President

This bulletin covers the political criticism directed at Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge by the JDS and BJP. The opposition parties questioned Kharge's authority after he stated the party's 'high command' would decide on the Karnataka Chief Minister, labelling him a 'rubber-stamp' president. The JDS stated in a post, 'Are you the President of the INC or not? From these helpless words, it becomes clear even if you are the President, you have no authority to make any decisions'. The segment also highlights the ongoing power struggle within the Karnataka Congress, with MLAs travelling to Delhi and Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara indicating his interest in the top post.