Is alcohol used to win elections in Goa?/Yes, alcohol plays a major role during elections

Is alcohol used to win elections in Goa?

TNN Jan 13, 2012, 04.16AM IST


Yes, alcohol plays a major role during elections. In case of a few campaigners it helps them to better organize the meetings and other election-related propaganda to seek votes. As a result the candidates benefit immensely. So the government should ban alcohol in Goa once the code of conduct comes into force.

Rajendra Desai | LIC agent, Quepem

Drinks are a part and parcel of social life in Goa. So, most voters in the state won't be influenced with drinks distributed by candidates during the elections. Other goodies like two-wheelers etc will influence voters and candidates will benefit.



Emidio Monteiro | Investment consultant, St Estevam

It is common knowledge that alcoholic drinks are used to woo voters in Goa. There are people who cannot afford expensive drinks and they get such drinks from bars which are paid for by politicians. Very often voters switch sides due to the drinks given and it plays a major role. Just like tanks and other things, liquor was always distributed during elections.

Fatima D'Sa | Ex-minister, Porvorim

Yes, alcoholic drinks play a major role in winning elections in Goa. This is quite common in the state for the last so many years and it can be said that alcoholic drinks are used specially to win the elections. However, it is the duty of the election commission to be on the alert to prevent such incidents.

Veena Vishant Vaze | Housewife, Bicholim