Supporters demand cabinet position for Mankal Vaidya on social media

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Supporters and fishing community leaders from across Karnataka have started a social media campaign on X demanding a cabinet post for Mankal S. Vaidya, the MLA from Bhatkal.
Using hashtags like #MankalVaidya, they argue he should be included to give fair representation to the fishing community, whose cause he represents as a key legislator from the coastal districts.
The campaign has drawn attention as discussions about the formation of the new state cabinet are underway.

Whether Mankal Vaidya is included in the state cabinet expansion.
How the campaign on X using hashtags like #MankalVaidya grows or gains traction.
Whether the ruling party responds to the fishing community's representation demand.

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