Goa Tourism Disputes Social Media Claims of Decline in Foreign Visitors

The Goa Tourism Department has filed a police complaint against Ramanuj Mukherjee for allegedly spreading false data about tourism declines.

Ramanuj Mukherjee, a social media user, claimed foreign tourist numbers in Goa have significantly dropped, citing data from the China Economic Information Center.
The Goa Tourism Department disputes these claims, stating that foreign tourist arrivals have increased to over 450,000 in 2023, recovering from pandemic lows.
Mukherjee argues that the government's legal action is an attempt to suppress criticism rather than address tourists' complaints about scams and high costs.
The police complaint accuses Mukherjee of causing public unrest and damaging Goa's reputation by spreading inaccurate information.
Mukherjee has expressed willingness to be a 'scapegoat' if it leads to improvements in Goa's tourism sector, urging the government to address underlying issues.