BJD and CJP protest new UPI fee, demand its withdrawal
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Chief Justice Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke have publicly opposed the Indian government's proposal to impose fees on UPI transactions over ₹2,000. BJD officials argue the charge would hurt digital payments and suggest the Centre should use Reserve Bank of India dividends to fund digital infrastructure instead. Dipke calls the fee an “outright robbery” and demands it be withdrawn immediately.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- BJD protests UPI changes, says Centre should fund digital payments — Times of India (right-leaning)
- 'Outright robbery': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke demands immediate withdrawal of new UPI fees — The New Indian Express (center)