Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of State Liberation Day.
Goa was liberated from 450-year-long Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961.
Modi tweeted “On the special occasion of Goa Liberation Day, greetings and best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Goa. We recall with pride the bravery of those who worked hard to free Goa. Praying for the continuous progress of the state in the years to come.”
Responding to PM’s tweet, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tweeted “Extending gratitude on behalf of people of Goa, Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji. With your continued support, Goa will continue to prosper and scale new heights in development.”
