New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications and Member of Parliament Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the revised framework for Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, alleging that the government announced decisions before finalising the framework.

Taking a swipe at the Centre's decision-making process, Ramesh shared a post on X and alleged that the government first made announcements and subsequently worked on the details of the policy.

He said, "Decision Making in Modi Govt. Aug 6: Hon'ble Finance Minister says "no decision has been taken on MDR. Aug 10: FM in Parliament says "No MDR framework has yet been finalised". Sep 14: Notification is issued. Within 24 hrs, MDR cha...