CHIEFTAINS UPRISING COMMEMORATION DAY ON JULY 15

Panaji: July 08, 2024
Ashadha 17, 1946

Government of Goa will celebrate July 15, 2024 as “Chieftains Uprising Commemoration Day”, first uprising by brave Goans against the Portuguese rule held on July 15, 1583 at the Chieftains Memorial at Cuncolim, as State function.

This day is celebrated every year to mark the sacrifice of the Goan Martyrs.

Minister for Social Welfare, Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai, other Ministers, leader of opposition will peace wreaths at the Chieftains Memorial from 09.00am onwards.

MLAs, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and Freedom Fighter will be present on the occasion.

DIP/NB/PN/SS/PN/2024/335