Goa Liberation Day: History!!!
Every year on december 19, the state of goa commemorates the day when the indian military forces overthrew the Portuguese colonial authorities and liberated the state from their long-term domination. The people of goa place a high significance on the day.
One of India's tiniest states, goa is located around 250 miles south of mumbai and once enjoyed a 450-year Portuguese occupation. Since india was the only area of the world under Portuguese domination at the time, that day saw the achievement of India's independence. people celebrate goa Liberation Day with a range of festivals and activities. On december 19th of this year, the state will celebrate 61 years of independence.
Goa Liberation Day
Provincial-wide regional public holidays are recognised on goa Liberation Day. people proudly and enthusiastically remember Goa's freedom from Portuguese rule on december 19th each year. Know the specifics of the day's history and significance.
Goa Liberation Day honours the day the state finally emancipated itself from Portuguese hegemony.
The capital of the state of goa, which is bordered by the states of maharashtra and Karnataka, is Panaji. After being liberated from Portuguese rule, it joined india and received statehood from the government in 1987.
Goa had been under Portuguese domination for almost 450 years on august 15, 1947, when india attained freedom. It was around this time that the Portuguese began to colonise some of india and shown their steadfast control over goa and other indian areas, even after india gained independence from the British.
Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru called for military involvement after many diplomatic and negotiating attempts with the authorities had failed. The indian armed troops were ordered to strike under the name "Operation Vijay," which means "Victory." The Portuguese gave up within 36 to 40 hours, and on december 19, 1961, the coastal state was freed. Major General K P Candeth, who was eventually chosen as the military governor of goa, oversaw the entire operation.Goa Liberation Day 2022 was established in this manner.
