Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Letters Reveal TB Cunha’s Connection to Author's Family
Imagine finding old letters from a famous person to your parents!
That's what happened to the author, who found letters from TB Cunha, a leader who fought for Goa's freedom.
These letters showed what Cunha was doing, like writing and helping the fight for freedom.
They also reveal his relationship with the author's parents, like congratulating the author's mother on her medical exam and helping with communication of the freedom movement.
The letters help us understand both Cunha's life and the author's family history, and how they were connected with the freedom struggle.
The author decided to share the letters on Goa Revolution Day.
The author discovered letters from TB Cunha, a key figure in Goan nationalism, to his parents.
The letters provide insights into Cunha's life, activities, and personal interactions before Goan independence.
Cunha congratulated the author's mother on her medical exam success, highlighting their connection.
Cunha's letters also discuss the Goan freedom movement and efforts to publish news in foreign countries.
The author shares the letters to commemorate Goa Revolution Day and celebrate family history.
- Who
- TB Cunha, a key figure in Goan nationalism, wrote letters to the author's parents.
- What
- Discovery of letters from TB Cunha to the author's parents shedding light on the Goan independence movement and personal connections.
- When
- Letters were written in the years before the author's parents were married, from 1956 to 1957.
- Where
- Letters were written from Bombay and sent to Germany and likely Portugal.
- Why
- To share a unique piece of family history and commemorate Goa Revolution Day.
Portuguese Authorities
Goan Nationalists
Views on Cunha's Activities
Portuguese Authorities
Imprisoned Cunha for anti-regime activities and viewed his activities negatively.
Goan Nationalists
Cunha and Goan Nationalist View: Advocated for Goan freedom from Portuguese rule and were opposed to Portuguese rule.
- Key Figure
- TB Cunha, Father of Goan nationalism
- Born
- April 2, 1891, in Chandor, South Goa
- Died
- September 26, 1958
- Founded
- Goa National Congress (1928)
- Imprisoned at
- Fort Aguada
- Publication
- Free Goa
- Goa Revolution Day
- June 18