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Goa Statehood Day 2024 - May 30
May 30 , 2024
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- After India gained independence in 1947, it requested the Portuguese to cede their territories. However, Portuguese refused.
- In 1961, Indian Government launched Operation Vijay and annexed Daman and Diu islands and Goa.
- An opinion poll, known as the Goa Status Referendum, was conducted in 1967.
- People voted in favour of Goa becoming a Union territory of India.
- On 30th May, 1987, the territory was split and Goa was formed.
- Daman and Diu remained Union Territory.
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