India’s Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian, has been abruptly dismissed six months prior to the end of his term.

This surprising move follows reports that Subramanian questioned the IMF’s data sets and decisions, raising concerns about the organization’s operations.

The Indian Cabinet’s Appointments Committee has sanctioned Subramanian’s removal, although no official explanation has been provided. Media reports suggest that his objections to IMF data and his personal book may have contributed to his dismissal.

However, experts speculate that the underlying reason could be his covert attempts to hinder loans to Pakistan, aligning him with the Indian government’s agenda.

The Indian government called for a review of the loans being granted to Pakistan, but the IMF firmly rejected this request, opting to proceed with the scheduled disbursement of $2.3 billion to Pakistan.

Sources reveal that senior IMF officials dismissed the complaints from the Indian representative and the provocative narrative against Pakistan, emphasizing that the Fund’s decisions are based on technical criteria rather than political influences.

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Subramanian’s dismissal has sparked a wave of reactions in India’s political and economic circles, with many analysts viewing it as a significant blow to India’s international standing.

This incident highlights India’s unsuccessful attempts to politicize global institutions.