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- Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has opposed the government notification introducing UPI Merchant Discount Rate charges.
- The Congress leader demanded in a social media post that the payment charge imposed on merchants be withdrawn.
- Gandhi claimed the government has bowed before America, giving American firms a chance to earn heavy money.
- The issue matters because the new charge affects merchants who accept UPI payments across the country.
What to watch next
- Whether the government withdraws or modifies the UPI MDR notification
- Reaction from other opposition parties and merchant bodies to the charge
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