Goa, 1961: The Complete Story of Nationalism and Integration

• The book examines the political climate in Goa, the role of Goan freedom fighters, India’s diplomatic efforts, and the events leading to the thirty-six-hour military operation known as Operation Vijay.

• Valmiki Faleiro is a Goan author and former journalist who covered Goa for several national newspapers. He has written extensively on Goa’s modern history.

The book explores how Goa moved from Portuguese colonial rule to integration with India. It covers the independence movement, diplomatic negotiations, Operation Vijay, and the political and social consequences of Goa’s liberation.