Shri Prabhakar Naik, Freedom Fighter and other members of Navajivan Society of Freedom Fighters offered floral tributes to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia’s statue at the historic Aguada Fort in Aguada, Bardez on the celebration of Goa Revolution Day today. The Goa Revolution Day, popularly known as “Kranti Din,” is commemorated every year on June 18 to recall the sacrifices of freedom fighters and Martyrs of Goa’s liberation struggle.
Shri Prabhakar Naik was literally in tears as he recollected and shared their efforts to liberate Goa from the Portuguese regime claimed that was the most difficult period they ever had. He stated that Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia’s clarion call to the people of Goa had awakened every Goan and contributed to resist colonial rule and liberate Goa from the Portuguese regime. This call motivated many Goans, resulting in the State of Goa’s liberation on December 19, 1961.
Shri Ajeet Narvekar, Shri Daulatrao Rane, Shri Dashrat Naik and Dhiraj Pednekar the members of the Navajivan Society of Freedom Fighters were present at the occasion.