UPI Fee Row: BJP vs Congress Spar Over Charges On ₹2,000+ Transactions, Govt Hits Back | #PlainSpeak

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UPI charges spark a fresh political faceoff as the BJP and Congress trade allegations over Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on transactions above ₹2,000.The BJP has accused the Congress of hypocrisy, pointing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and its reported recommendation for a tiered revenue model for UPI transactions. The BJP has also claimed that Congress MPs, including P Chidambaram, Manish Tewari and Gaurav Gogoi, were present when the model was discussed and did not register dissent.n18oc_plain-speak n18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: / cnnnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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