United Progressive Alliance
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.
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 | May 6, 2004 |
| Dissolved | July 18, 2023 |
| Succeeded by | Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Alliance | 19 parties |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 108 / 543
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| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 64 / 245
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| Seats in State Legislative Assemblies | 1,960 / 4,036
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| Seats in State Legislative Councils | 152 / 423
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| Number of states and union territories in government | 05 / 31
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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.
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