The residents of North Goa, particularly in Anjuna and Calangute, are increasingly frustrated by the loud music played day and night, disrupting their peace.
Senior citizens, students, and workers struggle to sleep or focus due to the constant noise. Outsiders, unfamiliar with Goan culture and traditions, run businesses and contribute to this issue.
While Goans, as Churchill Alemao noted, have music in their blood, it must be within reasonable limits. Despite repeated pleas to the government to allow Goan weddings to extend until 11:30 pm, these requests are ignored.
The suspension of an Anjuna constable for colluding with clubs is seen as a superficial move, as locals believe it’s impossible to have all-night parties without the support of local MLAs and police officials.
Senior citizens particularly suffer, and there is a growing call for the government to enforce noise control at night and possibly escalate the issue to the central government.
