Calangute, March 1 -- BJP MLA Michael Lobo has reacted to his reported remarks that "Idli-Sambhar" sold in beach-shacks is one reason behind the decline in tourism in Goa.

MLA Lobo said that he never said that people should not eat Idli Sambhar in Goa.

"The beach shacks that lie on the beaches of Goa are given to traditional Goan inhabitants. The beach shacks are about showcasing Goan cuisine and seafood that can be sold. The beach shacks are not allowed to be subleased or rented to non-Goans to set up a business venture. They can set it up on the other side of the road or above the beach," he told ANI on Friday.

Further, he expressed concerns over the decline in foreign tourism to Goa, attributing it to a combination of factors, inclu...