United Progressive Alliance
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The United Progressive Alliance (UPA; IAST: Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan) was a political alliance in India led by the Indian National Congress. It was formed after the 2004 general election with support from left-leaning political parties when no single party got the majority.[6]
United Progressive Alliance IAST: Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan | |
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Abbreviation | UPA |
Chairperson | Sonia Gandhi |
Lok Sabha Leader | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury |
Rajya Sabha Leader | Mallikarjun Kharge |
Founded | 6 May 2004; 20 years ago (2004-05-06) |
Dissolved | July 18, 2023; 9 months ago (2023-07-18) |
Succeeded by | Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) |
Ideology | |
Political position | Centre-left[5] |
The UPA subsequently governed India from 2004 until 2014 for 2 terms before losing power to their main rivals, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The UPA used to rule 7 States and union territories of India before it was dissolved to form the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance on 18 July 2023 ahead of the 2024 general election.[7][8]