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Congress calls UPI move 'anti-national', alleges US pressure

The Congress party has voiced strong opposition to the implementation of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging that this decision is influenced by American pressure and favors companies like Visa and Mastercard. They urge the government to rescind this policy and maintain UPI as a free service.

17 Sep 2026 12:42 am