The Goa archdiocese has urged voters to choose only those candidates that have worked for social transformation without self interest in assembly elections on March 3.

Goa, which has 40 legislators, has witnessed “all-time high” levels of corruption and wanton destruction of the environment through mining and real estate development, according to an advisory issued by the archdiocese that was circulated among the state’s parishes ahead of elections.

The advisory also exhorted Catholic voters to examine candidates’ backgrounds on human life and dignity, as well as their integrity, philosophy and ethical conduct, in light of Catholic teachings.

Voters should go beyond party affiliation and self-interest, and critically analyze politicians’ campaign rhetoric, the advisory added.