Liberation of Goa
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Date
December 19, 1961
Type
State
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Panaji,
Goa,
India
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Political & Governance
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Event Details
On December 19, 1961, Indian armed forces launched Operation Vijay, a military campaign to liberate the territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese colonial rule.
Context: Portugal had refused to negotiate the handover of its Indian enclaves. The operation lasted less than 36 hours, resulting in the unconditional surrender of Portuguese forces.
Legacy: This action ended 451 years of Portuguese rule in the subcontinent and completed the territorial integration of India. December 19 is celebrated as Goa Liberation Day.