Question

What does a Minister affirm under the Oath of Office?

Answer 1

Hint: We need to know what “Oath of Office” means. The term “Oath” means to promise, vow, or to pledge to abide by something. An oath of office is an oath a person takes before fulfilling the duties of an office. The duties can be regarding a position in government or within a religious body or of other organizations.

Complete answer:
An oath of office is an official promise made by a person who has been elected to a public office to fulfill the duties of the office according to the law.
A Minister affirms the following under the Oath of Office which legally binds promises, to tell the truth, and the oath-taker is subjected to penalties if he/she does not stand faithful towards them:
1. To be truly faithful and to show loyalty and commitment towards the Constitution of India.
2. To uphold the supreme authority and integrity of India.
3. To perform the duties of his office in a thorough, faithful, and responsible way.
4. To do right to all manners of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favor, affection, or ill will.

Note: Some oaths of office are statements of commitment and loyalty to a constitution or other legal text or to a person or office-holder. We must know that under the laws of a state, it may be considered an unlawful act or a crime to betray any of the affirmed oaths of office statements which can lead to losing the powers of the office. Breach of oath may lead to termination of the tenure of office permanently.