Lucknow,

30 May (HS): On Goa's Foundation Day (Statehood Day), Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath sends out official wishes to the people of Goa. Every

year on May 30, CM Yogi comes to public venues to commemorate Goa's distinct

culture, history, and continuous growth.

UP

CM opined in a post on X, “Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the

residents of Goa on the Foundation Day of the Goa state, enriched with cultural

heritage and natural beauty. It is our wish that this state, renowned for

tourism, achieves new heights of development and prosperity under the

illustrious guidance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiji and the

leadership of the Hon'ble Chief Minister @DrPramodPSawantji.”

The

Goan independence movement was a long-running fight against Portuguese colonial

control that culminated on December 19, 1961, when the Indian Armed Forces

liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu as part of Operation Vijay. The movement included

both nonviolent rallies and armed revolts, with people like as Ram Manohar

Lohia, Madhu Limaye, and Mohan Ranade among others playing important roles.

Sardar

Patel's efforts resulted in the unification of the princely kingdoms in 1947;

however Goa did not become part of India. This was due to the Portuguese

colonial control, which began in 1510. Even after independence, when Portugal

would not give up its sovereignty over Goa and Daman and Diu despite India’s

request, India staged a military incursion there on 18-19 December 1961 under

incursion Vijay.

Within

36 hours, Goa became a part of India. As a result, Goa Liberation Day is

observed annually on December 19th. On May 30, 1987, Goa was declared a

distinct state, but Daman and Diu remained union territories.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi