INDIAN PRESIDENT A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM has administered this 10-point oath to many groups of students at various places in the country:
- I will pursue my education or work with dedication and I will excel in it.
- From now onwards, I will teach at least ten persons to read and write.
- I will plant at least ten saplings and shall ensure their growth.
- I will visit rural and urban areas and wean people from addiction and gambling.
- I will constantly endeavour to remove the pain of my suffering brethen.
- I will not support any religion, caste, or language differentiation.
- I will be honest and endeavour to make a corruption-free society.
- I will work towards becoming an enlightened citizen and make my family righteous.
- I will always be a friend of the mentally and physically challenged and will make them feel normal.
- I will proudly celebrate the success of my country and my people.
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