Regarding MDR, Rahul said- Petrol pump owners and traders should not oppose it.
Nagpur. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday targeted Rahul Gandhi and said that the Congress leader should leave the party. 'stand-up comedian' should become.
Fadnavis echoes Rahul Gandhi's protest against students organized in Indore a day earlier When asked about the allegations of allegedly making fun of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the program, he said, The way Rahul Gandhi is imitating, I think they should leave the party 'stand-up comedian' should become.
He said that Congress is unemployed because of Rahul Gandhi. So if he chooses to become a comedian then at least he will get some work.
The Chief Minister said that some people are trying to spread misinformation regarding charges being levied on specific UPI transactions. Petrol pump operators in Mumbai have threatened that if the government amended the 'merchant discount rate'(If MDR is not withdrawn then they 15 from October 2,000 Will stop accepting UPI payments above Rs.
When asked about this demand, Fadnavis said that it is not appropriate to adopt such a stand as UPI has expanded their business.
he said, Transactions at petrol pumps have now become transparent and people are also using UPI on a large scale. A very nominal fee has been charged.
Fadnavis said the Parliament committee that recommended the imposition of MDR included former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and three other senior Congress leaders.
he said, The government has clarified that this fee will not be applicable on all transactions., Rather, it will be levied only on certain specified transactions. But efforts are being made to spread false propaganda regarding this.
Chief Minister said, I believe that everyone should understand that UPI and digital transactions have played an important role in promoting trade and reducing corruption. It is appropriate to impose a very nominal fee to cover the costs and petrol pump owners and traders should not oppose this.