V V Giri
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V V Giri was an eminent Indian politician and trade union leader who served as the Vice-President of India from 1967 to 1969 and subsequently as President of India from 1969 to 1974. He was instrumental in promoting labor rights and played a key role in India's labor movement. Giri resigned from the Vice-Presidency to become President, filling the vacancy left by the death of Zakir Hussain.
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V.V. Giri was an Indian President who visited Tanzania in 1972.
Tanzania-India relations: From post-colonial solidarity to economic powerhouseThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-02-18
Tanzania· 2026-02-18
V V Giri resigned from the post of Vice-President to become President in 1969.
4 of total 16 elections held for vice-president posts won uncontested | India NewsThe Times of India·
India· 2025-08-02
India· 2025-08-02
