Re: Indian lawmaker says ‘Long live Palestine’ during Parliament swearing-in ceremony

he raised a slogan supporting a foreign nation.”
News for Rajiv Ranjan Singh. So did Prime Minister Nehru on the day India became a dominion of Great Britain in 1947. It did not become independent. Also India never declared its independence.
Form of Affirmation of Allegiance
I, Jawaharlal Nehru, do solemnly affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty, KING GEORGE THE SIXTH, Emperor of India, His Heirs, and Successors, according to law.
Form of Affirmation of Office
I, Jawaharlal Nehru, do solemnly affirm that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign, KING GEORGE THE SIXTH, Emperor of India, in the Office of Member of the Governor General’s Executive Council, and that I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of India without fear or favor of affection or ill-will.
Up till 1950 India was called “The dominion of India” and then changed to the Republic and even then it took till 1958 for the British to leave the leadership positions of India’s army. Both India and Pakistan were given their independence by the British Parliament

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