December 19 is celebrated as Goa Liberation Day, marking Goa's freedom from 451 years of Portuguese rule in 1961. The Indian Army liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu, integrating them into the Indian Union. While influenced by India’s independence movement in the 1940s, Goa remained under Portuguese control until 1961. Goa Liberation Day is observed annually with enthusiasm, highlighting its historical importance and liberation from colonial rule.
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