Which schedule of the indian constitution deals with forms of oath or affirmation?
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Form of oath of office for a Minister for the Union:-
"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, _439[that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India,] that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge my duties as a Minister for the Union and that I will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Consitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will."
Explanation:
[Articles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188 and 219]* Forms of Oaths or Affirmations I Form of oath of office for a Minister for the Union:— “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, 1[that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India,] that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge my duties as a Minister for the Union and that I will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.” II Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for the Union:— “I, A.B., do swear in the name of God that I will not directly or indirectly solemnly affirm communicate or reveal to any person or persons any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as a Minister for the Union except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such Minister.”