Partido Indiano

The Partido Indiano was one of the oldest political parties of Goa.

History

Foundation

As per a decree passed in Lisbon in 1865, natives of Portuguese colonies were now allowed to form their own political parties. Taking advantage of this, a small section of the Goan Catholic Kshatriya|Chardo] elite from Orlim, seeking political and civil rights and founded the Partido Indiano. It enjoyed mass support particularly from the Catholic majority.
The party was a response to the pro-establishment Partido Ultramarino.

Post annexation of Goa

Sensing the erasure of Goan identity, post the invasion of Goa by the Indian army, the Partido Indiano merged with 3 other native parties to form the United [Goans Party], in 1963.