Rahul Gandhi calls for rollback of new UPI fee
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Rahul Gandhi has demanded that the Indian government reverse a recently announced fee on certain UPI transactions, calling the charge a “UPI tax.” He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing the fee, arguing it benefits U.S. interests and undermines domestic financial services. The call comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the fee on everyday users and the broader digital payment ecosystem. QUOTE: "Don't Lie In front Of Trump" — Rahul Gandhi
Covered by 7 outlets across the spectrum: 14% left, 43% center, 43% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- UPI Fees Breach 'Ease of Doing Business' Policies: Traders' Board Member — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Congress MPs were on Panel that Backed MDR on UPI: Govt — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- 'It's 'pickpocketing' of citizens': CM Shivakumar slams Centre's UPI 'tax'; Demands rollback — Deccan Herald (center)
- Centre rejects foreign influence claims over UPI fee as Rahul Gandhi seeks rollback — The New Indian Express (center)
- 'Have a spine, stand up': Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to roll back decision on levying fee on UPI payments — The New Indian Express (center)
- Drop decision to impose fee on UPI transactions: Pinarayi — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- 'Modi Ji, Roll Back UPI Tax. Now': Rahul Castigates PM Modi, Says 'Don't Lie In front Of Trump' — Times Now (right-leaning)