Dadra and Nagar Haveli got status of Union Territory.

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  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli is located in Gujarat, near the Damanganga river, it was under the control of the Portuguese.
  • Like other regions of India, the people of Dadra and Nagar Haveli also got freedom from the Portuguese.
  • Many organisations like the United Front of Goans and Azad Gomantak Dal came together to fight against the Portuguese reign.
  • These organisations and their branches started capturing the area under it. Many police stations and administration offices were attacked.
  • The Portuguese army was called to control people. At the same time, the Government of India appointed Governor and signed the agreement.
  • According to this treaty, Dadra and Nagar Haveli merged in India on 2nd August 1954 and in 1961, got status of ‘Union Territories.’

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