India, July 7 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
President and the governor are the only two constitutional offices who have oaths different than the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister, Members of Parliament, Members of Assembly, or other functionaries like judges.
Because all of us, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and others, we take oath to abide by the Constitution. But the Hon'ble President and the Hon'ble Governor, they take oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. Am I clear? So their oath is not only very distinct, their oath is obligating them with the onerous task of preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution. I hope there is realization all around a...