Panaji: Lashing out at political parties for trying to tarnish reputation of Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that the coastal State never promote sex and drug tourism.
Sawant has congratulated police for arresting Armaan Mehta in the ‘nude party’ case.
“Tourists come to Goa for sun, sand and sea and there is hinterland tourism. Goa has just won an award for adventure tourism. We never promote sex tourism and drug tourism,” Sawant said in a video message.
He said that political parties are tarnish the reputation of Goa, by calling it a destination for drug and sex tourism.
“Politicians should speak with responsibility and care. If they say Goa is all about sex tourism, then it is condemnable. They should speak responsibly in future so that Goa’s image prospers,” Sawant said in his message.
Chief Minister was referring to the statement made by former deputy Chief Minister and Goa Forward Party President Vijai Sardesai that Goa is in news only for sex and drugs and that it is very dangerous trend.
