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Goa Liberation Day News Live Updates: Governor greets Goa people on state's Liberation Day
Goa Liberation Day News Live Updates: Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai on Monday extended his best wishes to the Goans on the occasion of the Liberation Day of the state from Portuguese rule. In his message, Governor Pillai said: "This day this year is also memorable as Goa completes the milestone of 61 years of liberation. I feel proud to join this historic occasion of celebrating the momentous day of Goa's liberation. On this landmark day, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa." He saluted the supreme sacrifice made by spirited freedom fighters.
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Governor greets Goa people on state's Liberation Day
Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai on Monday extended his best wishes to the Goans on the occasion of the Liberation Day of the state from Portuguese rule. In his message, Governor Pillai said: "This day this year is also memorable as Goa completes the milestone of 61 years of liberation. I feel proud to join this historic occasion of celebrating the momentous day of Goa's liberation. On this landmark day, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Goa." He saluted the supreme sacrifice made by spirited freedom fighters.
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I extend my greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Liberation Day. If we actually want to pay tribute… https://t.co/WxvjN2r4U4
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