I ... the citizen of India, having abiding faith in democracy, hereby pledge to uphold the democratic traditions of our country, and the dignity of free, fair and peaceful elections, and to vote in every election ethically, fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any inducement.

I ......... the citizen of India, having abiding faith in democracy, hereby pledge to uphold the democratic traditions of our country and the dignity of free, fair and peaceful elections, and to appeal to our parents, relatives and friends to register, to vote in every election ethically, fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any inducement.