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Rise of Kenyan-born economist to India central bank top job stokes controversy

The newly appointed Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel. His hiring despite nationality concerns is seen as a statement the State is interested in real talent. AFP PHOTO

The recent appointment of Kenyan-born Urjit Patel as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stoked controversy over his roots even as those who know him celebrated in Nairobi.

Some have criticised him for being ‘less Indian’ than his predecessor Raghuram Rajan whose term ends on September 4.

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