‘64 Days of 18 June 1946’, a book by journalist and author Sandesh Prabhudesai, will be released on Independence Day in Margao.
The book by Qurate Publishers will be released by 102-year-old veteran freedom fighter Adv Libia Lobo Sardesai on 15th August 2026 at the Black Box of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, at 4.30 pm. (Click here to know details of the programme)
This English book, published by Qurate Publishers, spans more than 300 pages and provides a detailed account of the 64-day movement in which common people across Goa took to the streets. These spontaneous protests occurred without any central leadership or formal organisation, particularly in the Christian-dominated villages of the Old Conquests and even in Bombay. Many of the local leaders involved were young, aged between 14 and 30, similar to today’s Gen Z.
The book also explores how Dr Rammanohar Lohia’s civil liberties movement was transformed into a mass uprising by various sections of Goan society. It emphasises the economic reasons behind this mass fury and its political quest for independence from the fascist colonial regime of Salazar-led Portugal. Additionally, it examines the impact of this revolutionary movement both nationally and internationally, as well as the disagreements among local leaders that affected its success.
36-year-old Dr Rammanohar Lohia on 18th June 1946
The main speaker at the book release event will be Professor Dr Peter Ronald de Souza, a well-known political scientist and analyst. Abhishek Ranjan Singh, chairman of the Dr Rammanohar Lohia Research Foundation and a national journalist, will be the Guest of Honour.
The Foreword for the book has been written by Dr Nishtha Desai, a researcher recognised for her thesis on Dr T B Cunha. Anwesha Singbal, journalist and author, will host the function.
Back Cover of the book with Dr T B Cunha & Dr Nishtha Desai’s quotes
Pre-booking for the book at a special discounted price has already started on Amazon. (Click here to pre-order the book)
It will also be available at an even lower price during the book release event. An E-Book version will be released soon after.
