V. V. Giri, was the fourth President of the Republic of India from 24 August 1969 to 23 August 1974.
He served as Acting President of India from 3 May 1969 to 20 July 1969, before getting elected.
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SHRI VARAHAGIRI VENKATA GIRI
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Barrister-at-Law, D. Litt. (Honoris Causa) (Banaras Hindu University and Andhra University), LL.D. (Honoris Causa) (Agra Universiity)
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Born on: |
August 10, 1894 |
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Father's Name: |
Shri Jogiah Pantulu |
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Spouse's Name: |
Shrimati Sarasvathi Bai Giri |
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Positions Held: |
Member of :
(i) Central Legislative Assembly, 1934-37 and
(ii) Madras Legislative Assembly, 1937-39 and 1946-47
Minister, holding portfolios of Labour, Industries, Cooperation
and Commerce, Government of Madras, 1937-39 and 1946-47
Indian High Commissioner to Ceylon, 1947-51
Member, Lok Sabha, 1952-57
Union Minister of Labour, 1952-54
Governor of :
» Uttar Pradesh, 1957-60,
» Kerala, 1960-65 and
» Mysore, 1965-67
Vice-President of India and ex-officio Chairman, Rajya Sabha,
13-5-1967 to 3-5-1969;
Acting President, 3-5-1969 to 19-7-1969
President of India, 24-8-1969 to 23-8-1974;
Recipient of Bharat Ratna, 1975.
Died on 24th June,1980.
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