Part V - The Union • Article

Article 69 Simplified: Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President

Before taking office, the Vice-President must make a solemn oath or affirmation in the presence of the President (or someone appointed by the President). They swear to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and to faithfully discharge their duties.

Official Text

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 that I will bear true faith and solemnly affirm 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.".

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

Before starting their job, the Vice-President must take an oath in front of the President. They promise to be loyal to the Constitution of India and to do their job faithfully.

Student Mode

Prescribes the form of oath or affirmation for the Vice-President, administered by the President or a person appointed by the President. In the oath, the VP swears true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India and promises to faithfully discharge their duties.

Example

At the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice-President stands before the President to read and sign the oath of office.

Key Takeaway

The Vice-President swears allegiance to the Constitution directly before the President.

FAQs

Who administers the oath to the Vice-President?

The President of India, or some person appointed in that behalf by the President.

Is the Vice-President's oath the same as the President's?

No, they are different. The President swears to 'preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution', whereas the Vice-President swears to 'bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution' and 'faithfully discharge the duty'.