Which of the following statements about V.V. Giri is untrue?
1) He acted as the President of India after the death of President Zakir Hussain.
2) V.V. Giri resigned from the position of Vice-President to run as a presidential candidate.
3) He contested the presidential election as a member of a political party.
4) Indira Gandhi supported V.V. Giri's election as President.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

3

V.V. Giri did not contest the Presidential elections of 1969 as the candidate of any Political Party.

V.V. Giri (1894-1980) held the presidency of India from 1969 to 1974. He began as a Congress worker and labor leader in Andhra Pradesh before expanding his influence.
He served as the Indian High Commissioner to Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the Labor Minister in the Union cabinet, and held the post of Governor in Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Mysore (Karnataka).
Giri's trajectory also included being Vice-President (1967-1969) and acting President following President Zakir Hussain's passing in 1969.
Notably, he contested and won the presidential election as an independent candidate, backed by the support of Indira Gandhi.
This multifaceted leader's journey exemplified his commitment to various roles and his dedication to the progress of India.