Organisers disappointed over cancellation of Arambol Carnival in Goa

According to the people and organisers of the event, while they were given no reasons to cancel the festival, it is understood that the move is part of a larger effort led by the government to shut down events that could rival the official state-organised events

Hindustan Times

But is par for the course under the present dispensation... and not an isolated incident...

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Goa govt’s move to quash ‘indie’ carnival celebrations upset locals

The ‘tourist beach carnival– an annual affair since 2002 organised mainly by foreigners– was also forced to be postponed after the authorities denied the organisers permission, according to the locals

Hindustan Times