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During a state-sponsored celebration of Goa Revolution Day organized by the Home Department on Wednesday, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant praised the "double-engine government" and the "worth watching" development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

 

"June 18th is Goa Revolution Day," Sawant said, reflecting on the day's historical significance while speaking to reporters at the event.

 

In Goa's freedom struggle, in which all freedom fighters took part, the flame of revolution that Ram Manohar Lohia lit on June 18, 1946, remained burning until 1961. 

 

Finally, the Portuguese were forced to leave this area by the military forces and the assistance of all freedom fighters, and Goa was freed on December 19, 1961.

 

 

Fourteen years after India gained its independence in 1947, the chief minister took pride in Goa's development since its belated release from Portuguese domination.

 

As the chief minister of Goa, I am proud that the government has consistently prioritized infrastructure and human resource development, even after 14 years of liberation. It's worthwhile to observe the progress made by PM Modi's administration and the double-engine government," he said.

 

Sawant pointed out that the Aguada Jail, where Lohia was formerly detained, had been transformed into a museum, highlighting one of the state's most important historical sites. He declared, "It's worth going to the museum."

 

In keeping with the goals of the freedom fighters, he also praised the state's accomplishments.

 

"I want to congratulate the people of Goa and the nation for realizing the goals of the freedom fighters, which included the development of infrastructure and human resources, 100% literacy, 100% electrification, and the availability of toilets," Sawant continued.

 

 

Every year on June 18, Goa Revolution Day is celebrated to commemorate the beginning of the civil disobedience campaign against Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, spearheaded by Ram Manohar Lohia.

 

Lohia, a socialist leader connected to the Praja Socialist Party and then the Samyukta Socialist Party, was a key player in India's fight for independence.