United Merchant Association organizes march and protest against UPI charge hike

The United Merchant Association organized a march and protest at the Pala Head Post Office against the proposed UPI charge increase. The protest demanded that the UPI charge decision be implemented only after consulting with merchant representatives. Participants also demanded the reconsideration of the decision to impose MDR charges on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, and the withdrawal of the central government's move to levy charges including GST.