Goa Statehood Day: 5 unique facts about the state`s history

Goa Statehood Day

Goa Statehood Day is observed on May 30 every year, and this year will be the 39th statehood day, marking the day it became an Indian state

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Indian state

Goa became the 25th state of India on May 30 in 1987, and Daman and Diu became a separate union territory, and they have enjoyed that independent status since

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Goa`s independence

Goa was liberated in 1961 after its annexation by the Indian Armed Forces from Portuguese rule through Operation Vijay after more than 400 years

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Portuguese rule in Goa

The Portuguese took over Goa through the governor Afonso de Alburquerque who captured the state in 1510 after defeating Adil Shah of Bijapur

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Capital of Goa

While Old Goa was the capital of the Portuguese-ruled state, Panjim was declared as the capital of the current state after independence

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