United People's Party, Liberal Explained

Party Name:United People's Party Liberal
Abbreviation:UPPL
President:Pramod Boro
Leader:Urkhao Gwra Brahma
Loksabha Leader:Joyanta Basumatary
Rajyasabha Leader:Rwngwra Narzary
Youth:UPPL Youth Wing
Women:UPPL Women's Wing
Ideology:Regionalism[1]
Colours:Yellow, Green and White
Eci:State Party
Alliance:NDA (2020–present)
NEDA (2020–present)
State Seats Name:Assam Legislative Assembly
State2 Seats Name:Bodoland Territorial Council

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) is a regional party of Assam. The party has its headquarters in Kokrajhar Town. The party has significant support in Bodoland Territorial Region.

History

The UPPL was formed on 5 August 2015 and the earlier name was Peoples Co-ordination for Democratic Right (PCDR).[2] The party was formed with the ideology of working for the welfare of the people irrespective of caste, creed and religion.[3]

Bharatiya Janata Party announced that it has agreed to support efforts by the UPPL to form an executive body in Bodoland Territorial Council. The leader of the UPPL, Pramod Boro became the new Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council on 15 December 2020.[4] [5]

Symbol

United People's Party, Liberal has been granted with "Tractor Chalata Kisan" as its reserved symbol in the state of Assam by the Election Commission of India. [6]

Electoral performance

Lok Sabha (General) election results

ElectionLok sabhaParty leaderPre-poll alliance Seats contestedSeats won+/- in seatsOverall vote %Vote swingRef.
201917thPramod BoroNone
202418thNDA11

State Legislative Assembly Elections

Election Year!style="background-color:;color:white"
Leaderseats contestedseats won+/- in seatsOverall votes% of overall votes+/- in vote shareSitting side
2016Pramod Boro40
2021866651,7443.40%3.40%Government

Controversy

Allegations of Corruption

A controversial photograph of Benjamin Basumatary, a suspended leader of the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), an ally of the BJP in Assam, has sparked debate ahead of the Lok Sabha polls after circulating widely on social media. Basumatary, clad only in a traditional "gamosa," is depicted lying on a bed surrounded by Rs 500 notes. UPPL chief Pramod Boro clarified that Basumatary was suspended from the party in January due to allegations of corruption and misuse of funds in government schemes. [7]

CEM of Bodoland Territorial Council

See main article: Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council.

State Minister

Assam

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: New party launched in BTC . 2015-08-06. Telegraph India. November 23, 2020.
  2. News: 2015-08-05. PCDR to form new party. Assam Times. November 23, 2020.
  3. News: New party launched in BTC . 2015-08-06. Telegraph India. November 23, 2020.
  4. News: Assam Guv accepts claim of UPPL-BJP-GSP for BTC executive. en-IN. The Outlook India. 2021-03-15.
  5. News: After Fractured Poll Results, BJP To Back Hardliner In Assam's Bodoland. en-IN. The Outlook India. 2021-03-15.
  6. News: Election Symbol Granted By ECI. en-IN. Election Commission of India. 2021-09-14.
  7. News: Suspended UPPL member's photo with bundles of notes sparks row . The Times of India . 28 March 2024 .