Goa, April 20 -- SHANTI MARIA FONSECA

A social movement that only moves people is merely a revolt. A movement that changes both people and institu tions is a revolution." - Martin Lu ther King Jr. Following its liberation from Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961, Goa experienced significant social and people's movements that shaped its identity, language and political landscape. These movements were characterised by a desire to preserve a distinct Goan identity. Unlike most parts of the country, it's not easy to shackle the people of India's tiniest State into submission for too long. Let's look at some of the movements that have defined the lives of people in Goa since its liberation from colo nial rule. Who can forget the opin ion pol...