Goa Liberation Day 2025

• Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on December 19th to commemorate the success of 'Operation Vijay'.

• Operation Vijay was launched by the armed forces in 1961 to liberate the state from the Portuguese.

• Goa had been part of the Portuguese colonies since 1510.

• The Indian Army launched 'Operation Vijay' on December 18, 1961, to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule.

• After a 36-hour operation, Indian troops recaptured the Goan territory on December 19.

• The Portuguese Governor, Manuel António Vassalo e Silva, signed the instrument of surrender, bringing an end to Portuguese rule in Goa.

• Goa attained statehood on May 30, 1987, becoming the 25th state of India.