Goa in news only for drugs, sex; trend dangerous: Sardesai

Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai on Friday expressed concern that the state was in the news only for things like "gambling, drugs and sex" and described the trend as "dangerous".

He also slammed the BJP-led state government for the "decline" in tourism and called for a comprehensive tourism policy to incorporate the overall welfare of tourists, including their safety and the socio-economic progress of locals.

In a statement issued on the World Tourism Day, the former deputy chief minister of Goa said, "Today, Goa is in the news only for gambling, drugs and sex. People are openly advertising nude parties! This is a dangerous trend."
In a tweet, he said, "Goa's steady decline from top 10 New Year #Vibrant Destinations at turn of Millennium to #Vibrating one today, laced with sex, drugs, gambling and now Nude Party is due to misplaced government priorities. A package of unique charm, heritage, culture & clean beaches-our #Goenkarponn (Goanness) is needed."