On Sunday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made fun of Congressman Rahul Gandhi by suggesting that he could leave the party and pursue a career in stand-up comedy. When questioned about claims that Rahul Gandhi made fun of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the "Chhatron ki Gunj" event in Indore the day before, he made the statement.
Concerns about fees on specific UPI transactions were also discussed by Fadnavis, who stated that an effort was being made to create a narrative around the problem. He stated that such a stance was unacceptable, citing allegations that Mumbai gas stations would cease taking UPI payments over Rs 2,000 starting on October 15 if the higher Merchant Discount Rate is not rolled back.
"The way Rahul Gandhi is doing mimicry, I feel he should quit the party and become a stand-up comedian," Fadnavis stated. He went on to say that if he were to become a comedic performance, he would at least find some employment because Rahul had made the Congress "unemployed".
Regarding the UPI problem, Fadnavis stated that gas station owners shouldn't adopt such a stance since UPI had aided in their company's growth. "People are using UPI extensively, and their transactions are now transparent. He stated, "A very small price has been enforced.
According to Fadnavis, three other prominent Congress lawmakers and former finance minister P Chidambaram were on the Parliamentary committee that suggested imposing MDR. "The government has made it clear that the fee only applies to certain transactions and is not applicable to all transactions. However, an effort is being made to construct a story. "I believe that everyone should comprehend the significance that digital transactions and UPI play in increasing trade and decreasing corruption. Petrol pump owners and dealers shouldn't object to paying the relatively small amount imposed to offset expenditures, he continued.
In conclusion, Fadnavis attacked Rahul Gandhi for the Indore event and justified the low price on certain UPI transactions, claiming that digital payments had increased transparency and promoted trade.
