Archive · 10 Aug 2025
President Murmu Honors V. V. Giri with Floral Tributes
On Sunday, President Droupadi Murmu honored former President V. V. Giri by placing flowers in his memory at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
V. V. Giri was India's fourth President, serving from 1969 to 1974, and was known for his work with labor unions and worker's rights.
Giri was also the only independent candidate elected as President.
He was born in Odisha and studied law and social science.
He also fought for Indian independence and served as Labour Minister.
President Murmu paid floral tributes to V. V. Giri.
The event occurred at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
V. V. Giri was India's fourth President.
He served from 1969 to 1974.
Giri was known for his contributions to the labour movement.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and V. V. Giri
- What
- President Murmu paid floral tributes to V. V. Giri.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Why
- To honor V. V. Giri on his birth anniversary.
- Event
- Floral tribute
- Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Participants
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Former President
- V. V. Giri
- V. V. Giri's Tenure
- 1969-1974
- Key Affiliation
- Labour movement
