Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President
Every Vice-President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say — “I, A.B., do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that I will faithfully discharge the duty upon which I am about to enter.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article 69 of the Indian Constitution say?
Every Vice-President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the President, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say — “I, A.B., do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the…
Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 69?
Article 69 falls under Part V — The Union — of the Constitution of India.