Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over new UPI charges (Img: X/priyankagandhi)
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre’s new UPI fee framework, accusing him of "surrendering" to US pressure.
In a video posted on X, Rahul Gandhi referred to former prime minister Indira Gandhi while drawing a comparison with PM Modi over the new UPI measures.
He said, "Indiraji was once asked whether she leans left or right, and her response was, ‘I don't lean left or right. I stand straight.’"
"Modiji has a completely different concept. He's neither left nor right. He has decided to lie down straight and prostrate himself in front of Donald Trump. He has put a tax on every single Indian by taxing UPI," former Congress president added.
Modi ji, roll back the UPI tax. Now. pic.twitter.com/IIt46zMgCG
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 16, 2026
Rahul Gandhi Calls For Rollback Of UPI Tax
He said: “Modiji, please stop lying down in front of the US. And please roll back the UPI tax.”
Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks came after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced on Tuesday a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 per transaction.
Flat Rs 5 Charge On Select Payments
A flat Rs 5 charge will apply to utility bill payments, fuel purchases, insurance premiums, railway tickets and several government services.
