Arvind Subramanian Reveals True Reason for Exit, GST 28% Slab Disagreement

• Former CEA Arvind Subramanian denied his 2018 exit was due to government friction, calling it a "natural time" after four years.
• He cited reduced effectiveness, Arun Jaitley's health, and personal reasons for his departure.
• Subramanian confirmed disagreements, notably opposing the 28% GST slab and advocating for a simpler three-slab system.
• He frequently texted Jaitley to remove the 28% slab, expressing disappointment over GST's initial complexity.
• Subramanian emphasized advisers shouldn't quit if recommendations aren't adopted, highlighting the limits of their role.

Why It Matters: Arvind Subramanian clarified his exit was due to timing and effectiveness, not government friction, despite GST disagreements.