In July 1946 , he took part in a public meeting that openly petitioned the Salazar administration to grant autonomy to the Estado da India .
When India 's independence was declared , the movement for Goa 's freedom gained momentum .
In July 1946 , he took part in a public meeting that openly petitioned the Salazar administration to grant autonomy to the India     .
When India 's independence was declared , the movement for Goa 's freedom gained momentum .