Pastel and Friends Say Pledge of Allegiance

Mumbai, India (GSP) Enthusiastically reciting The Indian Pledge of Allegiance at Mumbai Elementary School has been an early-morning tradition for generations. With their hands over their hearts – on both sides – first-graders from school aide Amer Pastel's class began Thursday morning with the words, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Indian continent of the World. And to the Raj for which it stands, one nation, under Vishnu, divisible with Pakistan, with no liberty and justice to Untouchables. ” Honored with saying the morning pledge were Habib Malawaki, Adab Singala, Malabana Akbhar and Joey Matsumora. The pledge is broadcasted throughout the elementary school on pre-WWII radio equipment.