Mr.Raghuram Rajan Should stay as RBI Governor
Dr. Swamy is known for using sharp language against those whom he dislikes for whatever reasons and he appears to enjoy the media space that he gets in the process. With the BJP government nominating him as member of parliament, he now seems to think that his word should be the last in any matter.
His criticism of Mr. Raghuram Rajan and his sarcastic remark that he should go to Chicago is in extremely bad taste. There may be difference of opinion about raising the interest rate or lowering the interest rate by Reserve Bank of India and one’s stand can be justified depending on one’s perspective.
What is required is that if BJP government disagrees with Mr. Rajan, it should discuss the issue with him in a healthy and matured way.
Since Dr. Swamy is a BJP nominee in Rajya Sabha , he tends to be giving an impression that he is echoing the view of BJP government, which may not be so. It is very important that Mr. Modi should protect his image by clearly stating that Dr. Swamy’s view on Mr. Rajan is not the view of the government. The silence on the part of Mr. Modi will only embolden Dr. Swamy to say even something more obnoxious about Mr. Rajan.
It is certainly true that Mr. Rajan has brought a new image and culture to the leadership of Reserve Bank of India which is refreshing. Considering his position and his international reputation , he cannot bandy words with the politicians.
It is necessary that Mr. Modi should step in and reassure Mr. Rajan and distance himself from Dr. Swamy’s remarks.
Mr. Rajan will not lose personally if he would not be given second term but it would be a great loss for India .Mr. Modi inevitably would be criticized for sacrificing a talented financial expert due to political pressure from some loud mouthed BJP members ,if Mr. Rajan would be forced to go
N.S.Venkataraman
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