Rahul Gandhi criticises Centre over 'imposition' of UPI fees, BJP says 'Jhooth ki Goonj'

The Indian government has revised the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) policy, imposing fees on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants, triggering political backlash with opposition accusing the government of passing costs to consumers while ruling party defends the change.

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