Social activist Tara Kerkar recently voiced her concerns over the treatment of vendors in Old Goa in a video that gained traction online. She criticized the authorities for detaining vendors during a recent crackdown, labeling it as an unjust targeting of small business owners who are trying to earn an honest living.

Kerkar emphasized that while regulations need to be enforced, the government should also ensure fair treatment and consider the livelihoods of local vendors. She also questioned the selective enforcement of laws, calling for a more balanced and transparent approach to addressing issues in Old Goa’s vendor ecosystem.