V. V. Giri quotes

He became friends with some of the Irish nationalists.... he established a Dublin Indian Society with the 100 Indian students who were there at the time. The emebers discarded the hat. They viewed the hat as a symbol of the Britisher. Instead they took to the Fez cap. (V. V. Giri)
I am conscious of my shortcomings, but I have always tried as an honest worker to a do a job to the best of my ability and judgment. View quote
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I am more at home at an assembly like this than sitting inside the splendor of the Rashtrapathi Bhavan or Raj Bhavans. View quote
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I have not permitted my constitutional niceties in the way of my free functioning in public...given frank expression to views concerning administration so often. View quote
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It is the power to combine that labour has the most effective safeguard against exploitation and the only lasting security against inhuman conditions. View quote
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It is essential condition to maintain mutual trust and confidence between the employer and the employee to obtain the goal of rapid economic development and social justice. View quote
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Unemployment is the problem of problems which has made our youths naxalites. Educated youth are deprived of all deserving comforts and their growing discontent has given scope for the sppedy growth of naxalism. View quote
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The problems of hunger and food, unemployment, a growing and crushing price rise in the commodities needed for one's day-to-day subsistence have naturally found angry expressions, sometimes violent expression in many parts of the country. Corruption and falling standard in administration and public life have added to their dimension. View quote
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The youth of the country, who are the most potent force in building India to progress and in preserving its unity, have to be shown the right example and given the right lead. A spirit of self-introspection and dedication to national well-being will make us all go along the right path. View quote
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Education is the principal tool of socio-economic development and unless all societies are provided with right type of education, adequate in quality and quantity, it will not be possible to tackle satisfactorily the problem of ignorance of health and poverty which afflicts the majority of human beings in the world. View quote
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The parliamentary system is the most responsive and responsible system of government. Let us not allow it to go into disuse. (V. V. Giri)
A democratic government can gain strength and vitality only by constant scrutiny and the genuine fear that it may be thrown out of a vigilant public opinion. View quote
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The destiny of India is the destiny of the masses of the vast population that inhabit this country, and every citizen has a meaningful role in shaping that destiny. There is a sacred duty cast on all of us – not written down in laws, but which is inherent – that we stand by this commitment. View quote
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Strength is unity. View quote
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He must always be remembered for a significant event in Indian History viz., when he appeared in Court as President of India when his election was in dispute. View quote
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Starting his career as a Trade Unionist when Trade Unionism was not prominent of public life, he came to occupy the highest office of this country, with dignity and charm. It was a day of Victory for the labour and Weaker Sections of the Society, when he became the President of India winning a political battle with popular support. He was a fearless champion of the cause of the poor and the working classes. He was always insisting upon cleaner methods in public life. As a labour leader he did not allow Trade Unions to be involved in political activities. He was a stalwart of Indian Nationalism. View quote
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India has been more than fortunate in her sons and daughters. You will always be associated with your great warmth and humanity, your heartiness and winning informality, and your habit of zestful dedication –qualities which have endured you to one and all and won for you universal regard and goodwill. You will be remembered always as People's President. So, indeed were you hailed, signifying thereby your life-long closeness to the common man and particularly your association with the working class in our country, when in an unprecedented and mist keenly-fought election you romped home to victory. And, in the midst of all the pomp and regalia associated with your office, you have remained a great comer at heart. View quote
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He wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister urging her to convene a second Constituent Assembly to have a fresh look at the constitution in view of the changed situation and also suggested her the formation of a national government under her leadership to overcome the immediate problems. View quote
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Soon after his unusual election as the fourth President of India, he addressed Srimathi Indira Gandhi as his daughter. View quote
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The former President of India, has made outstanding contributions towards designing and evolving labor policy in India. He was a champion of labor movement and a person who was largely responsible for ensuring that labor and employment issues figured prominently in all policy discussions relating to growth and development. View quote
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He was known for his honesty, straightforwardness and spirit of service. He was outspoken and greatly respected for his views, which were both independent and impartial. If a judge took a partisan or prejudiced view, he did not. (V. V. Giri)

V. V. Giri

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Photo: India Post, Government of India, GODL-India
Born: August 10, 1894
Died: June 23, 1980
Quotes count: 21