United Progressive Alliance
United Progressive Alliance Hindustani: Saṁyukta Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan | |
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| Abbreviation | UPA |
| Founder | Sonia Gandhi |
| Founded | 6 May 2004 |
| Dissolved | 18 July 2023 |
| Succeeded by | Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) |
| Ideology | Liberalism Social liberalism |
| Political position | Centre to centre-left |
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA; Hindi: Saṁyukta 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.
The UPA subsequently governed India from 2004 until 2014 for two terms before losing power to their main rivals, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The UPA used to rule seven 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.