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INDIA: NEW DELHI: K.R. NARAYANAN TAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT

(25 Jul 1997) English/Nat A respected former diplomat and scholar took office as India's first "untouchable" president on Friday. K-R Narayanan took the oath of office in Hindi in Parliament's ornate Central Hall a week after his election victory was announced. The new president said the concerns of the common man would now take prominence in his country's affairs. K-R Narayanan entered the Central Hall of India's Parliament in New Delhi on Friday to a fanfare of trumpets. Members of both houses of Parliament watched the swearing-in of India's new president, which was broadcast on national television. The 76-year-old Narayanan took the oath of office, a week after his election victory was announced. Indian presidents are by tradition elected by federal and state lawmakers rather than by the public. Narayanan's victory had been assured long before the vote when party bosses announced he was their favourite candidate. Though the government is run by a prime minister, the largely ceremonial post of president is considered the nation's highest office. Under the constitution, the president must approve a bid by a party or coalition of parties to run the government. That duty has taken on significance since elections last May left no party with a clear majority in Parliament. Already, two governments have fallen since last May. Speaking to the assembled lawmakers after taking an oath, the new president said he will strive to do everything to preserve India's constitution. SOUNDBITE: (English) "As president of India, it will be my endeavour to preserve, to protect and to defend the constitution in every aspect, including the (inaudible) that India will promote in the international peace and security." SUPER CAPTION: K.R. Narayanan, President of India As a Dalit - the modern term for members of Hinduism lowest class once known as "untouchable" - Narayanan has first hand knowledge of the plight of the weakest members of society. Dalits make up an estimated 25 per cent of India's 970 (m) million people. Narayanan takes office as India prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence from Britain on August 15. The anniversary has prompted soul-searching as the country reviews its lack of progress in fighting poverty and creating opportunity for the majority of its citizens. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...