He had been imprisoned during the freedom struggle of India, and also during the days of Goa Liberation Movement. Again, he spent nineteen months in detention during the Emergency.
Limaye held various offices: Secretary, All India Socialist Party; Secretary, Asian Socialist Conference; Chairman, Socialist Party; Leader of the SSP Parliamentary Group. He was also the General Secretary of the Janata Party and later, of the Lok Dal.
He has authored several books on Social Movement, Civil Liberties, Politics etc., besides publishing innumerable articles in prominent publications.
The clarion call, to rise against the colonial rule, given by Dr. Lohia was the beginning of the Final Phase of Goa's Freedom Struggle. The freedom movement picked up big momentum drawing the attention of prominent national leaders towards Goa. Late Shri Madhu Ramchandra Limaye was one of those noted leaders who led the people in the Freedom movement of Goa. Shri Madhu Limaye was inspired by the National Freedom Movement and it was his strong sentiment that Goa should be free from the Colonial rule and integrated with Mother India.
Late Shri Madhu Limaye's contribution to Goa's Freedom struggle is noteworthy. Madhuji led the batch of 85 Satyagrahis crossing the border at Parcem in Pednem Taluka on 24th July 1955. He was arrested and charged for anti-Portuguese activities.
Shri Limaye's contribution as a Parliamentarian in three consecutive Lok Sabhas has been well acclaimed. A noted writer-Shri Limaye's Literary works have always been appreciated by the readers.
The book, 'Goa Liberation Movement and Madhu Limaye' is an expression of Madhu Limaye's thoughts on Goa and his contribution to Goa's Freedom Movement. The book which carries the latest letters written by Shri Madhu Limaye to his friends, followers and family members will be an material on freedom struggle for the readers and researchers.
Since I was the Secretary of the Goa Liberation Aid Committee from the beginning, I was closely in touch with the calendar of events connected with this movement.
This book contains the pages of the diary written by Madhu Limaye during the period of his incarceration under the then Portuguese rule in Goa. The book also includes some letters written by him during the same period. The letters addressed to his little son, who was only one year old, are very touching. "Some Memorable Movements", an article written by his wife Champa Limaye included here, depicts critical picture of the attitude of the then Indian Administrators towards the Goa Freedom Movement. It also covers details of the criss-cross currents of those days, which is an interesting reading. It is now amusing to go through the charges then leveled against Madhu Limaye by the Portuguese Government in the latter's charge sheet and the judgment which are incorporated in this book.
Although the Goa Liberation Movement could not achieve its object immediately, ultimately in December, 1961, the Portuguese rule in India was brought to an end. This movement was not limited to any part of India but had spread to all parts of the country. Several Satyagrahis laid their lives and thousands of them went to prison for participation in the movement. On 15th August, 1955, the mass- satyagraha was launched. Freedom Fighters almost from all the States of India had contributed their mite.
During 1954-55 the Goa liberation struggle was restarted. Many freedom fighters joined it from all corners of the country. Many became martyrs. Others were imprisoned for a long time. Madhu Limaye was one of the leaders who sacrificed his personal life and happiness for the liberation of Goa. When he entered Goa to offer Satyagraha, he was very ill. He was running 103 degree temperature and was suffering from acute asthmatic attack. Many people tried to dissuade him from participating in the struggle, but he remained firm like a rock in his determination. It was on a dark night in the month of Ashadha-25 July 1955-which the satyagrahis started from Aronda. While leading the batch of satyagrahis, Madhuji cut his foot on a pointed rock. The friends accompanying him applied medicine to the wound and bandaged it.
All the sattyagrahis were severely beaten up at the Pedne police station. The Portuguese rulers used to detain the leaders, but release the other satyagrahis after severe beating. Madhuji was beaten up so much that Marathi daily Lokamanya published the news of his death with a question mark with a banner headline. Everybody was shocked at the news. After our Consulate in Goa was consulted, the news proved to be false.
All the satyagrahi leaders were sentenced to long years of imprisonment. Madhu Limaye was the only person who, true to the principle of satyagraha, did not defend himself. Nor did he go in for appeal. Many people tried to persuade him to defend himself, but he stuck to his principles and refused to defend himself. The satyagrahis were prepared to undergo the long detention. But owing to the international amnesty they were released after 19 months.
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