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Varahagiri Venkata Giri (pronunciation ⓘ; 10 August 1894 – 24 June 1980) was an Indian politician and activist who served as the fourth president of India from 24 August 1969 to 24 August 1974. He also served as the third vice president of India from 13 May 1967 to 3 May 1969.
Varahagiri Venkata Giri, often known as V.V. Giri, served as the fourth President of India, holding the office from August 24, 1969, to August 24, 1974.
Varahagiri Venkata Giri, often known as V.V. Giri, served as the fourth President of India, holding the office from August 24, 1969, to August 24, 1974.
Jun 20, 2024 · Varahagiri Venkata Giri (born Aug. 10, 1894, Berhampore [now Brahmapur], India—died June 24, 1980, Madras [now Chennai]) was a statesman, who served as the president of India from 1969 to 1974. Giri began his education at Khallikote College, Berhampore, and then went to Dublin to study law.
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Varahagiri Venkata Giri was born on 10 August 1894 in Berhampur, Odisha, into a Telugu speaking Brahmin family. His father, V. V. Jogayya Pantulu, was a prominent lawyer and political activist while his mother, Subhadramma was active in the national movement as well.
Varahagiri Venkata Giri (10 August 1894 – 24 June 1980) was an Indian politician and activist from Berhampur in Odisha who served as the fourth president of India from 24 August 1969 to 24 August 1974. He also third vice president of India from 13 May 1967 to 3 May 1969.
Aug 10, 2019 · V.V. Giri was the only Independent candidate to become President of India in 1969. He also received the Bharat Ratna and played a key role in the freedom movement and labour reforms.
