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Goa Statehood Day 2026
June 1 , 2026
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- The day was celebrated on 30 May 2026, marking 40 years since Goa became the 25th state of India in 1987.
- After India’s independence in 1947, Goa remained under Portuguese rule until 1961.
- Operation Vijay (17–19 December 1961) was launched by India to end Portuguese rule and integrate Goa, Daman and Diu into the Indian Union.
- The 12th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962 incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as a Union Territory.
- The Official Language Act, 1987 recognized Konkani as Goa’s official language, strengthening the demand for statehood.
- On 30 May 1987, Goa attained full statehood, while Daman and Diu became a separate Union Territory.
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