President Oath Ceremony: I take oath that… Know what President Draupadi Murmu read during the swearing-in today?

Droupadi Murmu Oath Ceremony: The country's 15th President Draupadi Murmu took oath as the President today. His swearing-in ceremony took place at 10:15 am in the Central Hall of Parliament. Know what oath the President takes during his swearing-in, and what are the provisions regarding this?

The country's 15th President Draupadi Murmu took oath as the President today. His swearing-in ceremony took place at 10:15 am in the Central Hall of Parliament. Draupadi Murmu was also given a 21-gun salute. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court i.e. CJI administered the oath of office and secrecy to the first citizen of the country. In the absence of the CJI, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is responsible for administering the oath to the President.

What are the provisions regarding President's oath, it has been mentioned in Article 60 of the Constitution. In such a situation, the question is, what oath does the President take during his swearing-in, and what are the provisions regarding this? Know the answers to these questions

Oath of the President of India

I.., take an oath of God that I will faithfully perform the function of the President of India. I will defend the Constitution and the law to the best of my ability and ability. I will be dedicated to the service and welfare of the people of the Republic of India.

- Article 60, Constitution of India

3 special things about swearing

The President is the constitutional head of the Government of India. He takes an oath to protect the constitution, public welfare and perform his duties. During the swearing-in, the President is given a 21-gun salute. During the swearing-in of the newly elected President, dignitaries including former President, Vice-President, Chief Justice of India, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Deputy Speaker of Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister, Governors of states, members of the Council of Ministers are present.

Why was 25th July chosen for this?

On 26 January 1950, Dr Rajendra Prasad became the first President of the country. He again achieved this position in 1957. After this there were two such Presidents who could not complete their term due to some reasons. Dr Zakir Hussain became the first such President in this list. He took the oath of office on May 13, 1967 and died on May 3, 1969. After this, on 24 August 1969, VV Giri became the new President, but Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, who held this post after him, could not complete his term as President.

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, who was sworn in as the President on 24 August 1974, became the second President who could not complete his term. After this, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, who was the sixth President of the country, took oath on July 25, 1977. He completed his term. Since then, all the Presidents of the country have completed their term. Therefore, the date has also been kept as July 25. So far in history 9 Presidents have taken oath on this date. Now President Elect Draupadi Murmu will be the 10th President who will take oath on this date.

Who selects the President of India?

The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States, as well as the elected members of the National Capital, Delhi Territory and the Union Territory of Puducherry.