Honorary citizen of Vishwamitra

Honorary citizen of Vishwamitra, as prescribed under clause (3) of Article 5 of the Constitution of Vishwamitra is a titular and special status granted on the pleasure of the Rashtradhyaksh on the recommendation from the Ministry of Home Affairs upon those for extraordinary and meritorious service to the nation. Honorary citizens are barred from holding public offices but they can be appointed to advisory and diplomatic roles by the Monarch. Most diplomats accredited to foreign nations are granted honorary citizen following their appointed. In addition to this, ennoblements are also accompanied by the grant of honorary citizenship.

History

The first honorary citizenship of Vishwamitra was granted on 14 August 2020 upon Oscar I, Emperor-King of Karnia-Ruthenia on the occasion of his birthday in distinction of his friendship and contributions towards Vishwamitra.

Statistics

There are currently 46 honorary citizens in Vishwamitra.

Country	No. of honorary citizens	Granted
India	19	8 June 2020 – 17 October 2021
United States	6	11 January 2021 – 30 December 2021
Brazil	4	14 August 2020 – 23 December 2021
Sweden	2	20 June – 26 September 2021
Australia	2	26 September – 13 December 2021
Austria	1	26 September 2021
Denmark	1	26 September 2021
Finland	1	26 September 2021
Iran	1	26 September 2021
Japan	1	26 September 2021
Morocco	1	26 September 2021
Netherlands	1	26 September 2021
Nicaragua	1	26 September 2021
Slovakia	1	26 September 2021
Thailand	1	26 September 2021
Poland	1	27 September 2021
United Kingdom	1	30 September 2021
Chile	1	30 October 2021

See also

• Vishwamitran
• State of Vishwamitra