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Metro’s cashless decision forced, says Arvind Kejriwal

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Published : Jan 2, 2017, 2:13 am IST
Updated : Jan 2, 2017, 3:23 am IST

Kejriwal told reporters, alleging that it’s a move to benefit Paytm, India’s largest mobile payment startup.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)
 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: PTI)

New Delhi: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said he will seek probe into the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) decision to make 10 Metro stations cashless from Sunday.

“It’s being done forcefully, maybe as directed by the PMO. I will speak to Metro (authorities) and ask for the files. How can be they force a decision like this?” Mr Kejriwal told reporters, alleging that it’s a move to benefit Paytm, India’s largest mobile payment startup.

“I will seek an inquiry and look into the files,” he said. DMRC had earlier clarified that more e-wallets will soon be roped in and the contract was awarded to Paytm through an open tender process.

“Since DMRC at present has ongoing agreement with Paytm only, so Paytm was the natural choice to make a start for cashless transactions at 10 stations,” a DMRC statement said.

The stations where the measure has been rolled out are Rohini East and Rohini West on Red Line; MG Road Station on Yellow Line; Mayur Vihar Phase-I, Nirman Vihar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri West, and Noida Sector-15 on Blue Line; and Nehru Place and Kailash Colony.

Tags: arvind kejriwal, delhi metro, paytm
Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi