How Did India Liberate Goa From the Portuguese Rule, and Who Led the Indian Forces? How the World Reacted

PM Modi Recalls Sacrifices of Freedom Fighters on Goa Liberation Day

The day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the armed forces to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961

Goa Liberation Day: Who all were behind Goa's independence from Portuguese rule?

Today marks an important date in Goan history, as Goa gained independence from Portuguese rule and eventually integrated with India on December 19, 1961. Notably, Portuguese rule in Goa lasted for 451 years. Portugal did not grant Goa independence or allow it to join India at the same time that the majority of the subcontinent was freed from British rule in 1947. Portugal contended that Goa was culturally and religiously different from the rest …

Adityanath greets people of Goa on Liberation Day

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day. In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said,

Goa Liberation Day 2025: Everything You Need To About How The State Got Freedom From Portuguese Rule

Goa Liberation Day is observed every year on December 19. The significant day in the history honours the conclusion of Portuguese governance in Goa in 1961. This historic day signified the end of the freedom fighters

Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter in our national journey: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) On Goa Liberation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the day reminds the nation of a defining chapter in its national journey and recalled the indomitable spirit of those who refused to accept injustice and fought for freedom with courage and conviction. Taking to the social media platform X on Friday, Prime Minister Modi said, “Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter in our national jo…

Goa Liberation Day: Watch Pics And Videos When Goa Was Freed From Clutches Of Portugal Rule...

Goa Liberation Day 2025 is observed on 19 December, marking 64 years of Goa’s freedom from Portuguese rule. The day commemorates Operation Vijay (1961)—a swift and decisive military action that ended over 450 years of colonial rule and completed India’s territorial integration after Independence. While most of India gained freedom in 1947, Goa remained under Portuguese control for another 14 years. Goa Liberation Day serves as a reminder that In…