New 0.4% charge on UPI transaction: Why Congress is calling it 'Modi tax'

By The Hindu

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A political row has erupted over the Centre’s new UPI rules, with the Congress sharply criticising the government and accusing it of giving in to US pressure. The Congress has dubbed the new charges on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 as the ‘Modi tax’. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/

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