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Panaji: Poll code affecting Goa tourism, GFP requests relaxations

  •   Sun, Apr 14 2019 11:34:11 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji

Panaji, Apr 14: Election Commission of India’s restrictions have hit tourism industry in Goa. Ahead of April 23 Lok Sabha polls and Assembly by-elections in the coastal state, sale of liquor has been banned post 10 pm, and there are restrictions on the use of music at open-air premises under the Model Code of Conduct.

President of the Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, apex body of tourism industry in the state, Savio Messiah, said that hotel owners are facing booking cancellations due to these restrictions.The TTAG had taken up the issue with the state's Chief Electoral Officer in the past but there was no response, he added.

Ruling coalition partner Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief and deputy chief minister Vijai Sardesai said in the letter that tourism industry has requested for relaxations to be granted to the establishments which have the licence to operate beyond 11 pm. He also demanded that religious activities be exempted from poll restrictions.
  

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