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Goa chose to be the sin city/state of India. Over the last several decades it has very consciously appealed to the base instincts of Indians in order to promote “tourism”.
“You want cheap liquor, drugs and cheap sex or even one-night stands? Head to Goa.”
With that kind of messaging to the larger Indian society, it was just a matter of time before Goa got overwhelmed with the influx of anti-social elements from across the nation.
States like Uttarakhand are walking towards a similar future. Uttarakhand is sacred for Hindus – hence the name Devbhumi. Yet, in order to promote tourism, cheap alcohol, drugs and sex are being promoted by the state government. The state wishes to be the “new Goa”.
Goa chose to be the sin city/state of India. Over the last several decades it has very consciously appealed to the base instincts of Indians in order to promote “tourism”.
“You want cheap liquor, drugs and cheap sex or even one-night stands? Head to Goa.”
With that kind of messaging to the larger Indian society, it was just a matter of time before Goa got overwhelmed with the influx of anti-social elements from across the nation.
States like Uttarakhand are walking towards a similar future. Uttarakhand is sacred for Hindus – hence the name Devbhumi. Yet, in order to promote tourism, cheap alcohol, drugs and sex are being promoted by the state government. The state wishes to be the “new Goa”.