He became the first acting President and was eventually elected as the fourth President of India ( 1969 -- 74 ) .
Post-independence , Giri held positions of Governor of Uttar Pradesh , Kerala and Mysore and various other cabinet ministries .
Giri became the first acting President and was eventually elected as the fourth President of India ( 1969 -- 74 ) .
Post-independence , Giri held positions of Governor of Uttar Pradesh , Kerala and Mysore and various other cabinet ministries .