On ‘Goa Liberation Day’ top leaders extend wishes to all Goans & recall brave hearts

By | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Dec 19, 2022 12:23 PM IST

Goa Liberation Day 2022- Leaders took to Twitter to recall the armed forces' valiant efforts in freeing Goa from years of colonial rule.

Top political leaders of the country on Monday wished Goa on its 'liberation day' - which commemorates the coastal state's freedom from Portuguese rule that was ended by the military's 'Operation Vijay' on December 19, 1961. Leaders took to Twitter to recall the armed forces' valiant efforts in freeing Goa from years of colonial rule.

The Indian Army liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese occupation on this day in 1961. (source: Twitter/@siddarthpaim)
The Indian Army liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese occupation on this day in 1961. (source: Twitter/@siddarthpaim)

President Droupadi Murmu said, "On Goa Liberation Day, I convey my greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the people of Goa. We pay homage to the freedom fighters who fought for liberation of Goa from colonial rule.We salute our armed forces for their valour. My best wishes to the people of the state."

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Prime minister Narendra Modi also tweeted, writing, "Goa Liberation Day greetings to the people of Goa. On this day, we recall the courage and monumental contribution of all those who were a part of the movement to free Goa. We are inspired by their vision and are working towards Goa's development."

Union home minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter to remember the brave souls who fought for Goa's freedom. “Greetings to our sisters and brothers of Goa on 'Goa Liberation Day'. Remembering all those brave hearts who worked hard to free Goa from foreign rule, I bow to their valour and courage.” Shah tweeted.

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant wrote a series of tweets in which he said, "Heartiest wishes to all my Goan brothers and sisters on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day. The sacrifices and efforts of our revolutionary freedom fighters will be eternally cherished."

"It is a pride to be a part of the progressive journey of Goa's Development. We are steadily inching closer to our dream of a 'Golden Goa'. Warm greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day," Sawant further wrote.

He also mentioned ‘Operation Vijay’ saying, “I take this opportunity to salute the brave soldiers of Indian Armed Forces who led 'Operation Vijay' and bestowed the state of Goa with 'Liberation' from a centuries long colonial oppression.”

The Indian Army liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese occupation on this day in 1961, making the Portuguese the last European rulers to leave India.

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