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| native_name = {{IAST3|Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan}}
| native_name = {{IAST3|Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan}}
| abbreviation = UPA
| abbreviation = UPA
| logo = United Progressive Alliance logo.svg
| logo =
| founder = [[Sonia Gandhi]]
| founder = [[Sonia Gandhi]]
| colorcode = {{party color|Indian National Congress}}
| colorcode = {{party color|Indian National Congress}}
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| foundation = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|05|06}}
| foundation = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|05|06}}
| dissolution = {{end date and age|df=y|2023|07|18}}
| dissolution = {{end date and age|df=y|2023|07|18}}
| successor = [[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance]] (INDIA)
| successor = [[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance]] (INDIA)
| position = [[Centre-left politics|Centre-left]] to [[left-wing]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/United-Progressive-Alliance|title=United Progressive Alliance political organization, India}}</ref>
| position = [[Centrism|Centre]] to [[Centre-left politics|centre-left]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/United-Progressive-Alliance|title=United Progressive Alliance political organization, India}}</ref>
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| ideology = [[Liberalism]]{{refn|<ref name="Barrington2009">{{cite book|author=Lowell Barrington|title=Comparative Politics: Structures and Choices|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3uuAtazupnAC&pg=PA379|year=2009|publisher=Cengage Learning|isbn=978-0-618-49319-7|page=379}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Meyer|first1=Karl Ernest|last2=Brysac|first2=Shareen Blair|title=Pax Ethnica: Where and How Diversity Succeeds|url=https://archive.org/details/paxethnicawhereh0000meye|url-access=registration|access-date=7 April 2016|year=2012|publisher=PublicAffairs|isbn=978-1-61039-048-4|page=[https://archive.org/details/paxethnicawhereh0000meye/page/50 50]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351812730|title=UPA and secularism |website=researchgate.net |date=May 2012 |access-date=2024-10-22}}</ref>}}<br>[[Social liberalism]]{{refn |<ref name="Liberal1">{{cite book |last=DeSouza |first=Peter Ronald |date=2006 |title=India's Political Parties Readings in Indian Government and Politics series |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eeRhDwAAQBAJ&q=Indian+National+Congress+liberal+ideology |publisher= [[SAGE Publishing]] |page=420 |isbn=978-9-352-80534-1 }}</ref><ref name="Liberal2">{{cite book |last1=Rosow |first1=Stephen J. |last2=George |first2=Jim |date=2014 |title=Globalization and Democracy |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v3mVoAEACAAJ |publisher=[[Rowman & Littlefield]] |pages=91–96 |isbn=978-1-442-21810-9 }}</ref><ref name="NSGehlot1991">{{cite book|author=N. S. Gehlot|title=The Congress Party in India: Policies, Culture, Performance|url={{Google books|06HLD2_3Qj4C|page=PM177|keywords=|text=|plainurl=yes}}|year=1991|publisher=Deep & Deep Publications|isbn=978-81-7100-306-8|pages=150–200}}</ref><ref name="J.Soper">{{cite book |last1=Soper |first1=J. Christopher |last2=Fetzer |first2=Joel S. |date=2018 |title=Religion and Nationalism in Global Perspective |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=y7BoDwAAQBAJ |publisher=[[Cambridge University Press]] |pages=200–210 |isbn=978-1-107-18943-0 }}</ref><ref name="Agarwal1989">{{cite book|year=1989|editor1-last=Agrawal|editor1-first=S. P.|editor2-last=Aggarwal|editor2-first=J. C.|title=Nehru on Social Issues|location = New Delhi|publisher=Concept Publishing|isbn=978-817022207-1}}</ref>
| ideology = {{ubl|class=nowrap|
|'''Majority:'''
| [[Big tent]]<ref name="Barrington2009">{{cite book|author=Lowell Barrington|title=Comparative Politics: Structures and Choices|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3uuAtazupnAC&pg=PA379|year=2009|publisher=Cengage Learning|isbn=978-0-618-49319-7|page=379}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Meyer|first1=Karl Ernest|last2=Brysac|first2=Shareen Blair|title=Pax Ethnica: Where and How Diversity Succeeds|url=https://archive.org/details/paxethnicawhereh0000meye|url-access=registration|access-date=7 April 2016|year=2012|publisher=PublicAffairs|isbn=978-1-61039-048-4|page=[https://archive.org/details/paxethnicawhereh0000meye/page/50 50]}}</ref>
|[[Secularism in India|Secularism]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351812730|title=UPA and secularism}}</ref>
|'''Factions:'''
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|[[Social liberalism]]{{refn |<ref name="Liberal1">{{cite book |last=DeSouza |first=Peter Ronald |date=2006 |title=India's Political Parties Readings in Indian Government and Politics series |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eeRhDwAAQBAJ&q=Indian+National+Congress+liberal+ideology |publisher= [[SAGE Publishing]] |page=420 |isbn=978-9-352-80534-1 }}</ref><ref name="Liberal2">{{cite book |last1=Rosow |first1=Stephen J. |last2=George |first2=Jim |date=2014 |title=Globalization and Democracy |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v3mVoAEACAAJ |publisher=[[Rowman & Littlefield]] |pages=91–96 |isbn=978-1-442-21810-9 }}</ref><ref name="NSGehlot1991">{{cite book|author=N. S. Gehlot|title=The Congress Party in India: Policies, Culture, Performance|url={{Google books|06HLD2_3Qj4C|page=PM177|keywords=|text=|plainurl=yes}}|year=1991|publisher=Deep & Deep Publications|isbn=978-81-7100-306-8|pages=150–200}}</ref><ref name="J.Soper">{{cite book |last1=Soper |first1=J. Christopher |last2=Fetzer |first2=Joel S. |date=2018 |title=Religion and Nationalism in Global Perspective |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=y7BoDwAAQBAJ |publisher=[[Cambridge University Press]] |pages=200–210 |isbn=978-1-107-18943-0 }}</ref>}}
|[[Social democracy]]<ref name="Agarwal1989">{{cite book|year=1989|editor1-last=Agrawal|editor1-first=S. P.|editor2-last=Aggarwal|editor2-first=J. C.|title=Nehru on Social Issues|location = New Delhi|publisher=Concept Publishing|isbn=978-817022207-1}}</ref>
|[[Democratic socialism]]<ref name="Agarwal1989">{{cite book|year=1989|editor1-last=Agrawal|editor1-first=S. P.|editor2-last=Aggarwal|editor2-first=J. C.|title=Nehru on Social Issues|location = New Delhi|publisher=Concept Publishing|isbn=978-817022207-1}}</ref>
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The '''United Progressive Alliance''' ('''UPA'''; [[IAST]]: Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan) was a [[Political group|political alliance]] in [[India]] led by the [[Indian National Congress]]. It was formed after the [[2004 Indian general election|2004 general election]] with support from left-leaning political parties when no single party got the majority.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://electionaffairs.com/parties/UPA.html|title=United Progressive Alliance, UPA, UPA Performance General Election 2009, UPA Tally, UPA in Lok Sabha Elections 2009, India Elections 2009, General Elections, Election Manifesto, India Election News, India Elections Results, Indian Election Schedule, 15th Lok Sabha Elections, General Elections 2009, State Assembly Elections, State Assembly Elections Schedule, State Assembly Election Results|work=electionaffairs.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205005205/http://electionaffairs.com/parties/UPA.html|archive-date=5 February 2012}}</ref>
The '''United Progressive Alliance''' ('''UPA'''; [[IAST]]: Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan) was a [[Political group|political alliance]] in [[India]] led by the [[Indian National Congress]]. It was formed after the [[2004 Indian general election|2004 general election]] with support from left-leaning political parties when no single party got the majority.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://electionaffairs.com/parties/UPA.html|title=United Progressive Alliance, UPA, UPA Performance General Election 2009, UPA Tally, UPA in Lok Sabha Elections 2009, India Elections 2009, General Elections, Election Manifesto, India Election News, India Elections Results, Indian Election Schedule, 15th Lok Sabha Elections, General Elections 2009, State Assembly Elections, State Assembly Elections Schedule, State Assembly Election Results|work=electionaffairs.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205005205/http://electionaffairs.com/parties/UPA.html|archive-date=5 February 2012}}</ref>


The UPA subsequently governed India from 2004 until 2014 for 2 terms before losing power to their main rivals, the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|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 [[Next Indian general election|2024 general election]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Opposition meeting: 26 Indian parties form alliance to take on PM Modi|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66230072|publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-18 |title=NDA vs I.N.D.I.A in 2024 as UPA rebrands itself as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance at Opposition meet |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/nda-vs-i-ndia-in-2024-as-upa-rebrands-itself-as-indian-national-democratic-inclusive-alliance-at-opposition-meet/3176445/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Financialexpress}}</ref>
The UPA subsequently governed India from 2004 until 2014 for two terms before losing power to their main rivals, the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|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 Indian general election|2024 general election]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Opposition meeting: 26 Indian parties form alliance to take on PM Modi|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66230072|publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-18 |title=NDA vs I.N.D.I.A in 2024 as UPA rebrands itself as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance at Opposition meet |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/nda-vs-i-ndia-in-2024-as-upa-rebrands-itself-as-indian-national-democratic-inclusive-alliance-at-opposition-meet/3176445/ |access-date=2023-07-27 |website=Financialexpress}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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=== 2009–2014 ===
=== 2009–2014 ===
In the [[2009 Indian general election|2009 Lok Sabha election]], the UPA won 262 seats, of which the INC accounted for 206. During [[Second Manmohan Singh ministry|UPA II]], the alliance was successfully won election in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh. However, there were several allegations of scams during its tenure that impacted UPA's image nationwide and the approval rating for the government fell. In addition, many members left for [[YSR Congress Party|YSRCP]]. This started a domino effect with members leaving to form their own parties and parties such as DMK leaving the alliance altogether. During this time UPA struggled with state election and leadership stability. The alliance suffered a defeat in [[2014 Indian general election]] as it won only 60 seats. In addition, UPA won only one state election and got wiped out from [[Andhra Pradesh]] where they previously had 150+ MLAs.
In the [[2009 Indian general election|2009 Lok Sabha election]], the UPA won 262 seats, of which the INC accounted for 206. During [[Second Manmohan Singh ministry|UPA II]], the alliance won election in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh. However, there were several allegations of scams during its tenure that impacted UPA's image nationwide and the approval rating for the government fell. In addition, many members left for [[YSR Congress Party|YSRCP]]. This started a domino effect with members leaving to form their own parties and parties such as DMK leaving the alliance altogether. During this time UPA struggled with state election and leadership stability. The alliance suffered a defeat in [[2014 Indian general election]] as it won only 60 seats. In addition, UPA won only one state election and got wiped out from [[Andhra Pradesh]] where they previously had 150+ MLAs.


=== 2015–2019 ===
=== 2015–2019 ===
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In [[2019 Indian general election]] the UPA won only 91 seats in the general election and INC won 52 seats, thus failed to secure 10% seats required for the leader of opposition post. The alliance lost another state to BJP with the party winning by-polls and pushing the UPA into the minority.
In [[2019 Indian general election]] the UPA won only 91 seats in the general election and INC won 52 seats, thus failed to secure 10% seats required for the leader of opposition post. The alliance lost another state to BJP with the party winning by-polls and pushing the UPA into the minority.


Towards the end of 2019, the alliance made huge gains in [[Haryana]], won in [[Jharkhand]] and formed a state-level alliance called [[Maha Vikas Aghadi]] to form the [[Government of Maharashtra|government in Maharashtra]] with [[Uddhav Thackeray]] of [[Shiv Sena]] leading the [[Thackeray ministry|ministry]]. Shiv Sena had been a member of NDA for twenty five years. It left NDA and joined MVA in 2019.<ref name="Wasted 25 Years">{{cite news |title="Wasted 25 Years in Alliance With BJP...," Says Uddhav Thackeray |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/uddhav-thackeray-says-wasted-25-years-in-alliance-with-bjp-2725461 |access-date=24 January 2022 |work=NDTV.com |date=23 January 2022}}</ref>
Towards the end of 2019, the alliance made huge gains in [[Haryana]], won in [[Jharkhand]] and formed a state-level alliance called [[Maha Vikas Aghadi]] to form the [[Government of Maharashtra|government in Maharashtra]] with [[Uddhav Thackeray]] of [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]] leading the [[Thackeray ministry|ministry]]. Shiv Sena had been a member of NDA for twenty five years. It left NDA and joined MVA in 2019.<ref name="Wasted 25 Years">{{cite news |title="Wasted 25 Years in Alliance With BJP...," Says Uddhav Thackeray |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/uddhav-thackeray-says-wasted-25-years-in-alliance-with-bjp-2725461 |access-date=24 January 2022 |work=NDTV.com |date=23 January 2022}}</ref>


=== 2020–2023 ===
=== 2020–2023 ===
Since 2020, more parties joined the alliance. The alliance lost the [[Bihar]] election that everyone expected it to win but in 2022, ruling party [[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]] left [[National Democratic Alliance]] and rejoined Mahagathbandhan to form government in [[Bihar Legislative Assembly|Bihar]].
Since 2020, more parties joined the alliance. The alliance lost the [[Bihar]] election that everyone expected it to win but in 2022, ruling party [[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]] left [[National Democratic Alliance]] and rejoined Mahagathbandhan to form government in [[Bihar Legislative Assembly|Bihar]].


In addition UPA only won 1 out of the 5 state elections in 2021. However the alliance made significant gain in a number of MLA races. [[Maha Vikas Aghadi|MVA]] lost control of Maharashtra due to [[2022 Maharashtra political crisis|crisis]] and split in [[Shiv Sena]]. Moreover, UPA lost in [[2022 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election|Gujarat assembly elections]] however, it won the state election in [[2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh]].
In addition UPA only won 1 out of the 5 state elections in 2021. However the alliance made significant gain in a number of MLA races. [[Maha Vikas Aghadi|MVA]] lost control of Maharashtra due to [[2022 Maharashtra political crisis|crisis]] and split in [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]]. Moreover, UPA lost in [[2022 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election|Gujarat assembly elections]] however, it won the state election in [[2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh]].


In 2023, UPA again failed in winning elections in the [[Northeast India|North-East]] but won the assembly in the very important state of [[2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|Karnataka]].
In 2023, UPA again failed in winning elections in the [[Northeast India|North-East]] but won the assembly in the very important state of [[2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election|Karnataka]].
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== Former Members==
== Former Members==
{{transcluded section|source=List of United Progressive Alliance members}}
{{transcluded section|source=List of United Progressive Alliance members}}
Members at the time of dissolution.
Current Members at the time of dissolution.
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|[[Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)|Shiv Sena (UBT)]]
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|[[Rashtriya Janata Dal]]
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|[[2019 Indian general election|2019]]
|[[2019 Indian general election|2019]]
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One of the amendments was to "declare that [[genocide]] and [[war crime]]s had been committed and inflicted on the [[Sri Lankan Tamils]] by the [[Sri Lanka Army]] and the administrators".
One of the amendments was to "declare that [[genocide]] and [[war crime]]s had been committed and inflicted on the [[Sri Lankan Tamils]] by the [[Sri Lanka Army]] and the administrators".


The second one was "establishment of a credible and independent international commission of investigation in a time-bound manner into the allegations of war crimes, [[crimes against humanity]], violations of international [[International human rights law]], violations of [[international humanitarian law]] and crime of genocide against the Tamils". Karunanidhi said Parliament should adopt the resolution incorporating these two amendments.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-19/india/37843259_1_dmk-chief-karunanidhi-sri-lankan-tamils-humanitarian-law-and-crime |title=DMK pulls out of UPA govt over Sri Lanka Tamils issue – ''The Times of India'' |access-date=1 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529171837/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-19/india/37843259_1_dmk-chief-karunanidhi-sri-lankan-tamils-humanitarian-law-and-crime |archive-date=29 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The second one was "establishment of a credible and independent international commission of investigation in a time-bound manner into the allegations of war crimes, [[crimes against humanity]], violations of international [[International human rights law]], violations of [[international humanitarian law]] and crime of genocide against the Tamils". Karunanidhi said Parliament should adopt the resolution incorporating these two amendments.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DMK-pulls-out-of-UPA-govt-over-Sri-Lanka-Tamils-issue/articleshow/19060740.cms |title=DMK pulls out of UPA govt over Sri Lanka Tamils issue – ''The Times of India'' |access-date=1 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529171837/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-19/india/37843259_1_dmk-chief-karunanidhi-sri-lankan-tamils-humanitarian-law-and-crime |archive-date=29 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live }}</ref>


The year 2008 was a darkest part of the UPA, due to the failure to prevent several terrorist attacks. The UPA had repealed the [[Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002]] in 2004, which softened the stand on acts of terrorism and reduced powers for the law enforcement while dealing with acts of terrorism.<ref>"[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Modi-accuses-Centre-of-adopting-double-standards-on-terrorism/309910/ Modi accuses Centre of adopting double standards on terrorism] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517235445/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Modi-accuses-Centre-of-adopting-double-standards-on-terrorism/309910/ |date=17 May 2008 }}", [[The Indian Express|Express India]], 15 May 2008.</ref> The weakened legislation, along with intelligence failures, resulted in bombings in 2008 across cities like [[Jaipur bombings|Jaipur]], [[2008 Bangalore serial blasts|Bangalore]], [[2008 Ahmedabad bombings|Ahmedabad]] and [[13 September 2008 Delhi bombings|Delhi]], led by the [[Indian Mujahideen]], as well as [[2006 Mumbai train bombings]] and [[2006 Varanasi bombings]].<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bangalore-ahmedabad-blasts-uncannily-similar/69675-3.html Bangalore, Ahmedabad blasts uncannily similar]</ref> During the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]], when 10 Pakistani terrorists from the banned terror outfit [[Lashkar-e-Taiba]] came from the sea route and seized the city for 3 days, the UPA Government faced immense criticism from citizens and leaders of opposition for intelligence failures as well as not being able to provide quick transportation for [[National Security Guard|NSG]] commandos.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP304200.htm |title=India directs anger at politicians after Mumbai attacks |first=Raju |last=Gopalakrishnan |date=1 December 2008 |website=[[Alertnet]] |access-date=1 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202185200/http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP304200.htm |archive-date=2 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="India Today">{{Cite web |url=http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21305&issueid=82 |title=Red tape delays NSG by 6 hours |first=Aman |last=Sharma |date=29 November 2008 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=15 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112013546/http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21305&issueid=82 |archive-date=12 January 2009 |url-status=live}}</ref> Furthermore, [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] leader [[Digvijaya Singh]], was criticized for launching a book which mentioned that the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] was somehow linked to the attack, despite credible evidence and confessions from [[Ajmal Kasab]], the only gunman who was captured by [[Mumbai Police]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-nawaz-sharifs-admission-of-pakistan-role-in-2611-time-congress-apologised-to-rss-india-4467507.html |title=After Nawaz Sharif's admission of Pakistan role in 26/11, time Congress apologised to RSS, India |first=Raghav |last=Pandey |date=13 May 2018 |website=Firstpost |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807084400/https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-nawaz-sharifs-admission-of-pakistan-role-in-2611-time-congress-apologised-to-rss-india-4467507.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 December 2010 |title=RSS & 26/11: Digvijaya flags it off again,this time in Mumbai |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/rss-26-11-digvijaya-flags-it-off-again-this-time-in-mumbai/ |access-date=15 October 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The 2008 attacks in Mumbai also led to resignation of several leaders in the UPA, both in Central and Maharashtra State Government, on the grounds of moral responsibility as well as for making insensitive statements.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081201183544/http://sify.com/news/politics/fullstory.php?id=14808590 Shivraj Patil resigns]. Sify.com (30 November 2008). Retrieved on 29 December 2011.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Maharashtra deputy cm RR Patil resigned. |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=December 2008 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/maharashtra-deputy-cm-r-r-patil-resigns/articleshow/3778461.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Deshmukh visit Taj with R.G. Varma sparked anger. |date=30 November 2008 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/deshmukh-visit-to-taj-with-ram-gopal-varma-sparks-anger/story-UToPH8FieAjo9qo4pCOekM_amp.html }}</ref>
The years 2006 to 2008 were a darkest part of the UPA, due to the failure to prevent several terrorist attacks nationwide. The UPA had repealed the [[Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002]] in 2004, which softened the stand on acts of terrorism and reduced powers for the law enforcement while dealing with acts of terrorism.<ref>"[http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Modi-accuses-Centre-of-adopting-double-standards-on-terrorism/309910/ Modi accuses Centre of adopting double standards on terrorism] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517235445/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Modi-accuses-Centre-of-adopting-double-standards-on-terrorism/309910/ |date=17 May 2008 }}", [[The Indian Express|Express India]], 15 May 2008.</ref> The weakened legislation, along with intelligence failures and compromised law enforcement, resulted in bombings in 2008 across cities like [[Jaipur bombings|Jaipur]], [[2008 Bangalore serial blasts|Bangalore]], [[2008 Ahmedabad bombings|Ahmedabad]] and [[13 September 2008 Delhi bombings|Delhi]], led by the [[Indian Mujahideen]] under support from Pakistan based [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]], as well as [[2006 Mumbai train bombings]] and [[2006 Varanasi bombings]].<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bangalore-ahmedabad-blasts-uncannily-similar/69675-3.html Bangalore, Ahmedabad blasts uncannily similar]</ref> During the [[2008 Mumbai attacks|November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai]], when 10 Pakistani terrorists from the banned terror outfit [[Lashkar-e-Taiba]] came from the sea route and seized the city from 26 to 29 November 2008, the UPA Government faced immense criticism from citizens and leaders of opposition for intelligence failures as well as not being able to provide quick transportation for [[National Security Guard|NSG]] commandos, who neutralized 8 of the 10 terrorists at the [[Taj Mahal Palace Hotel]], the [[Oberoi Trident]] hotel, and the [[Nariman House|Chabad House]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP304200.htm |title=India directs anger at politicians after Mumbai attacks |first=Raju |last=Gopalakrishnan |date=1 December 2008 |website=[[Alertnet]] |access-date=1 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202185200/http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP304200.htm |archive-date=2 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="India Today">{{Cite web |url=http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21305&issueid=82 |title=Red tape delays NSG by 6 hours |first=Aman |last=Sharma |date=29 November 2008 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=15 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112013546/http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21305&issueid=82 |archive-date=12 January 2009 |url-status=live}}</ref> Furthermore, [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] leader [[Digvijaya Singh]], faced denunciation for launching a book which mentioned that the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] was somehow linked to the attack, despite credible evidence and confessions from [[Ajmal Kasab]], the only gunman who was captured by [[Mumbai Police]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-nawaz-sharifs-admission-of-pakistan-role-in-2611-time-congress-apologised-to-rss-india-4467507.html |title=After Nawaz Sharif's admission of Pakistan role in 26/11, time Congress apologised to RSS, India |first=Raghav |last=Pandey |date=13 May 2018 |website=Firstpost |access-date=22 May 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807084400/https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-nawaz-sharifs-admission-of-pakistan-role-in-2611-time-congress-apologised-to-rss-india-4467507.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 December 2010 |title=RSS & 26/11: Digvijaya flags it off again,this time in Mumbai |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/rss-26-11-digvijaya-flags-it-off-again-this-time-in-mumbai/ |access-date=15 October 2022 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The 2008 attacks in Mumbai subsequently led to resignation of several leaders like [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]], [[R. R. Patil]] and [[Shivraj Patil]], on the grounds of moral responsibility as well as for making insensitive statements in the aftermath.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081201183544/http://sify.com/news/politics/fullstory.php?id=14808590 Shivraj Patil resigns]. Sify.com (30 November 2008). Retrieved on 29 December 2011.</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Maharashtra deputy cm RR Patil resigned. |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=December 2008 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/maharashtra-deputy-cm-r-r-patil-resigns/articleshow/3778461.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Deshmukh visit Taj with R.G. Varma sparked anger. |date=30 November 2008 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/deshmukh-visit-to-taj-with-ram-gopal-varma-sparks-anger/story-UToPH8FieAjo9qo4pCOekM_amp.html }}</ref> The UPA subsequently faced admonition for being soft against Pakistan following the attack by avoiding military action against terrorist hideouts, as well as in the aftermath of Pakistan Army beheading soldiers of the Indian Army in 2013.<ref name="Demarche_to_Pakistan">{{cite news |author=[[Press Trust of India]] |title=No military action against Pakistan: India |work=Times of India |location=India |date=2 December 2008 |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/No_military_action_against_Pakistan_India/articleshow/3783853.cms
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Following the [[2011 Mumbai bombings]], which claimed 26 lives and injured 130+, UPA leader and INC General Secretary [[Rahul Gandhi]] remarked that it was impossible to stop every terror attack, adding that "We work towards defeating it, but it is very difficult to stop all the attacks. Even the United States, they are being attacked in Afghanistan.".<ref>{{cite web |title=Difficult to stop terror attacks all the time, says Rahul Gandhi |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/mumbai-serial-blasts-difficult-to-stop-terror-attacks-all-the-time-says-rahul-gandhi/1/144774.html |access-date=14 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714114727/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/mumbai-serial-blasts-difficult-to-stop-terror-attacks-all-the-time-says-rahul-gandhi/1/144774.html |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> His comments were slammed from some quarters of the Indian political spectrum, who criticised him for equating the Mumbai attacks with those in Afghanistan and called it an insult to those killed in the blasts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sena slams Rahul for equating Mumbai and Afghan attacks |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sena-slams-rahul-for-equating-mumbai-and-afghan-attacks/817422/ |access-date=14 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Opposition slams Rahul's statement on terror |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/opposition-slams-rahuls-statement-on-terror-119277 |access-date=14 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715234341/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/opposition-slams-rahuls-statement-on-terror-119277 |archive-date=15 July 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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The UPA was criticised for its alleged involvement scams such as the [[Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games Scam]] of 2010, the [[2G spectrum case]], and the [[Indian coal allocation scam]]. Apart from the above-mentioned scams, the UPA has been under intense fire for the alleged doles handed out to the son-in-law of the Gandhi family, [[Robert Vadra]], by UPA-run state governments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/regulatory/cag-raps-haryana-govt-for-showing-undue-favours-to-robert-vadra/46696475|title=CAG raps Haryana govt. for showing undue favours to Robert vadra|work=The Economic Times|access-date=30 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109090341/http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/regulatory/cag-raps-haryana-govt-for-showing-undue-favours-to-robert-vadra/46696475|archive-date=9 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>


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The UPA was criticised for its alleged involvement scams such as the [[Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games Scam]] of 2010, the [[2G spectrum case]], and the [[Indian coal allocation scam]]. Apart from the above-mentioned scams, the UPA has been under intense fire for the alleged doles handed out to the son-in-law of the Gandhi family, [[Robert Vadra]], by UPA-run state governments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/regulatory/cag-raps-haryana-govt-for-showing-undue-favours-to-robert-vadra/46696475|title=CAG raps Haryana govt. for showing undue favours to Robert vadra|work=The Economic Times|access-date=30 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109090341/http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/regulatory/cag-raps-haryana-govt-for-showing-undue-favours-to-robert-vadra/46696475|archive-date=9 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The UPA was also rebuked for shielding and not prosecuting RJD leader and Railway Minister during UPA 1 [[Lalu Prasad Yadav]], for his involvement in several corruption cases, including the fodder scam case as well as creating Jungle Raj in Bihar, which affected economic and social standing of the state.
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The UPA Government has been severely condemned for mishandling the aftermath of the [[2012 Delhi gang rape]] case. As per several media houses, the Government had failed to act positively or give credible assurances to the protesters and instead used police force, lathi-charging, pushing the media out of the scene, and shutting down metro rail stations.<ref name=GRes>{{cite news|last=Kaul|first=Vivek|title=Shinde-speak shows all that is wrong with government|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/shinde-speak-shows-all-that-is-wrong-with-government-567536.html|newspaper=FirstPost|date=24 December 2012|access-date=25 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231004818/http://www.firstpost.com/india/shinde-speak-shows-all-that-is-wrong-with-government-567536.html|archive-date=31 December 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In the aftermath of the incident, while the Government passed an [[Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013|amendment]] of the current laws against rape and sexual assault, which ensured stricter punishments for rape convicts, the amendment was criticized and labeled as an eyewash, as the changes in the laws failed to serve as a deterrent to rising incidents of rape.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://thewire.in/law/to-solve-violence-against-women-we-need-more-than-just-criminal-law-reforms|title= To Solve Violence Against Women, We Need More Than Just Criminal Law Reforms}}</ref> Furthermore, several key suggestions were ignored, including the criminalisation of marital rape and trying military personnel accused of sexual offences under criminal law, which was severely condemned by several women's safety activists.<ref>{{cite news|title=We have accepted 90% of Justice Verma panel's recommendations: Law Minister|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/we-have-accepted-90-of-justice-verma-panel-s-recommendations-law-minister-to-ndtv-325775|access-date=4 February 2013|publisher=NDTV|date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203075427/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/we-have-accepted-90-of-justice-verma-panel-s-recommendations-law-minister-to-ndtv-325775|archive-date=3 February 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The UPA also faced condemnation for inaction against political leaders such as [[Digvijaya Singh]] and [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] for their comments which promoted misogyny and anti-women views, as well as insensitivity towards rape victims. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Digvijaya-calls-Meenakshi-Natarajan-sau-tunch-maal-rapped-for-sexist-remark/articleshow/21380305.cms |title=Digvijaya calls Meenakshi Natarajan 'sau tunch maal', rapped for sexist remark |date=27 July 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=1 August 2017 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mulayam-opposes-women-reservation-bill-says-our-poor-and-rural-women-are-not-attractive/articleshow/17160615.cms|title= Mulayam opposes Women Reservation Bill, says 'our poor and rural women are not attractive'}}</ref> <ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/elections/article/election-2014/mulayam-s-shocker-on-rape-boys-make-mistakes-why-hang-them-506823 |title=Mulayam's shocker on rape: Boys make mistakes, why hang them? |publisher=NDTV |date=10 April 2014 |accessdate=11 July 2014}}</ref>


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The UPA Government has been severely condemned for mishandling the aftermath of the [[2012 Delhi gang rape]] case. As per several media houses, the Government had failed to act positively or give credible assurances to the protesters and instead used police force, lathi-charging, pushing the media out of the scene, and shutting down metro rail stations.<ref name=GRes>{{cite news|last=Kaul|first=Vivek|title=Shinde-speak shows all that is wrong with government|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/shinde-speak-shows-all-that-is-wrong-with-government-567536.html|newspaper=FirstPost|date=24 December 2012|access-date=25 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231004818/http://www.firstpost.com/india/shinde-speak-shows-all-that-is-wrong-with-government-567536.html|archive-date=31 December 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In the aftermath of the incident, while the Government passed an [[Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013|amendment]] of the laws against rape and sexual assault, which ensured stricter punishments for rape convicts, the amendment was criticized and labeled as an eyewash, as the changes in the laws failed to serve as a deterrent to rising incidents of rape.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://thewire.in/law/to-solve-violence-against-women-we-need-more-than-just-criminal-law-reforms|title= To Solve Violence Against Women, We Need More Than Just Criminal Law Reforms}}</ref> Furthermore, several key suggestions were ignored, including the criminalisation of marital rape and trying military personnel accused of sexual offences under criminal law, which was severely condemned by several women's safety activists.<ref>{{cite news|title=We have accepted 90% of Justice Verma panel's recommendations: Law Minister|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/we-have-accepted-90-of-justice-verma-panel-s-recommendations-law-minister-to-ndtv-325775|access-date=4 February 2013|publisher=NDTV|date=3 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203075427/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/we-have-accepted-90-of-justice-verma-panel-s-recommendations-law-minister-to-ndtv-325775|archive-date=3 February 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The UPA was also slammed for inaction against political leaders such as [[Digvijaya Singh]] and [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] for their comments which promoted misogyny and anti-women views, as well as insensitivity towards rape victims; Yadav subsequently faced denunciation for opposing the [[Women's Reservation Bill, 2010|Women's Reservation Bill]] in March 2010 and warning to withdraw from the alliance, making a sexist comment that "if the bill is passed it will fill Parliament with the kind of women who invite catcalls and whistles".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Digvijaya-calls-Meenakshi-Natarajan-sau-tunch-maal-rapped-for-sexist-remark/articleshow/21380305.cms |title=Digvijaya calls Meenakshi Natarajan 'sau tunch maal', rapped for sexist remark |date=27 July 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=1 August 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mulayam-opposes-women-reservation-bill-says-our-poor-and-rural-women-are-not-attractive/articleshow/17160615.cms|title= Mulayam opposes Women Reservation Bill, says 'our poor and rural women are not attractive'}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/elections/article/election-2014/mulayam-s-shocker-on-rape-boys-make-mistakes-why-hang-them-506823 |title=Mulayam's shocker on rape: Boys make mistakes, why hang them? |publisher=NDTV |date=10 April 2014 |accessdate=11 July 2014}}</ref>
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During its tenure between 2004 and 2014, as well as before, the UPA faced widespread condemnation for indulging in appeasement politics. Following the introduction of [[Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019]], which criminalized [[Triple talaq in India|triple talaq]] or instant divorce and replaced the [[Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986]], several leaders from the UPA opposed the law.<ref name="Times 27 December 17">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabha-debates-bill-criminalising-instant-triple-talaq-who-said-what/articleshow/67271378.cms|title=Lok Sabha debates bill 'criminalising' instant triple talaq: Who said what |work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-27|date=27 December 2018}}</ref>

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During its tenure between 2004 and 2014, as well as before, the UPA faced widespread condemnation for indulging in appeasement politics for vote-bank of the Muslim community across India. Following the introduction of [[Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019]], which criminalized [[Triple talaq in India|triple talaq]] or instant divorce and replaced the [[Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986]], several leaders from the UPA opposed the law.<ref name="Times 27 December 17">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabha-debates-bill-criminalising-instant-triple-talaq-who-said-what/articleshow/67271378.cms|title=Lok Sabha debates bill 'criminalising' instant triple talaq: Who said what |work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-27|date=27 December 2018}}</ref>


The UPA, in its opposition, faced immense criticism by the NDA Government for banking frauds, mostly by giving unsecured loans to fugitive businessmen [[Vijay Mallya]], [[Nirav Modi]] and [[Mehul Choksi]] during the tenure of then Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/india/loans-to-vijay-mallya-granted-during-upa-rule-manmohan-singh-to-blame-bjp-4498737/|title= Loans to Vijay Mallya granted during UPA rule, Manmohan Singh to blame, alleges BJP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.firstpost.com/india/nirav-modi-cheated-banks-during-upa-era-many-have-been-brought-back-others-will-follow-bjp-reacts-after-pnb-scam-accused-spotted-in-london-6227551.html|title= 'Nirav Modi cheated banks during UPA era... many brought back, others will follow': BJP reacts after PNB scam accused spotted}}</ref> Mallya owes money to a consortium of 17 banks, from whom he took loan to fund his now closed [[Kingfisher Airlines]], and Modi [[Punjab National Bank Scam|owes]] money to the [[Punjab National Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PNB scam: CBI to file chargesheet against 19 accused by May 15 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pnb-scam-cbi-to-file-chargesheet-against-19-accused-by-may-15-1225155-2018-05-02 |website=India Today |accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/banking-finance/sbi-seeks-vijay-mallyas-arrest-in-kingfisher-loan-default-case/218885/|title=SBI seeks Vijay Mallya's arrest in Kingfisher loan default case|date=3 March 2016|work=The Financial Express|location=India|access-date=14 July 2017}}</ref> While Mallya and Modi have been apprehended in the Great Britain and awaiting extradition, Choksi acquired citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, with a warrant against him to extradite to India for the bank fraud.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Vijay Tagore|date=25 May 2021|title=PNB scam: Mehul Choksi goes missing in Antigua, may have fled to Cuba |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/pnb-scam-mehul-choksi-goes-missing-from-antigua-may-have-fled-to-cuba/articleshow/82928529.cms|access-date=2021-05-25|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/vijay-mallya-loses-final-appeal-against-extradition-5266681.html|title=Vijay Mallya loses final appeal against extradition|date=14 May 2020|newspaper=moneycontrol.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Shirbon|first=Estelle|date=2021-02-25|title=UK court allows extradition of diamond billionaire Nirav Modi to India|agency=[[Reuters]]|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-india-modi-extradition-idUSKBN2AP1SS|access-date=2021-05-17}}</ref>
The UPA, in its opposition, faced immense criticism by the NDA Government for banking frauds, mostly by giving unsecured loans to fugitive businessmen [[Vijay Mallya]], [[Nirav Modi]] and [[Mehul Choksi]] during the tenure of then Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/india/loans-to-vijay-mallya-granted-during-upa-rule-manmohan-singh-to-blame-bjp-4498737/|title= Loans to Vijay Mallya granted during UPA rule, Manmohan Singh to blame, alleges BJP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.firstpost.com/india/nirav-modi-cheated-banks-during-upa-era-many-have-been-brought-back-others-will-follow-bjp-reacts-after-pnb-scam-accused-spotted-in-london-6227551.html|title= 'Nirav Modi cheated banks during UPA era... many brought back, others will follow': BJP reacts after PNB scam accused spotted}}</ref> Mallya owes money to a consortium of 17 banks, from whom he took loan to fund his now closed [[Kingfisher Airlines]], and Modi [[Punjab National Bank Scam|owes]] money to the [[Punjab National Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PNB scam: CBI to file chargesheet against 19 accused by May 15 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pnb-scam-cbi-to-file-chargesheet-against-19-accused-by-may-15-1225155-2018-05-02 |website=India Today |accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/banking-finance/sbi-seeks-vijay-mallyas-arrest-in-kingfisher-loan-default-case/218885/|title=SBI seeks Vijay Mallya's arrest in Kingfisher loan default case|date=3 March 2016|work=The Financial Express|location=India|access-date=14 July 2017}}</ref> While Mallya and Modi have been apprehended in the Great Britain and awaiting extradition, Choksi acquired citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, with a warrant against him to extradite to India for the bank fraud.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Vijay Tagore|date=25 May 2021|title=PNB scam: Mehul Choksi goes missing in Antigua, may have fled to Cuba |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/pnb-scam-mehul-choksi-goes-missing-from-antigua-may-have-fled-to-cuba/articleshow/82928529.cms|access-date=2021-05-25|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/vijay-mallya-loses-final-appeal-against-extradition-5266681.html|title=Vijay Mallya loses final appeal against extradition|date=14 May 2020|newspaper=moneycontrol.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Shirbon|first=Estelle|date=2021-02-25|title=UK court allows extradition of diamond billionaire Nirav Modi to India|agency=[[Reuters]]|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/britain-india-modi-extradition-idUSKBN2AP1SS|access-date=2021-05-17}}</ref>

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Not to be confused with United Progressive Alliance (Kenya) or United Progressive Alliance (Sri Lanka).

United Progressive Alliance
IAST: Saṁyukt Pragatiśīl Gaṭhabandhan
AbbreviationUPA
FounderSonia Gandhi
Founded6 May 2004; 20 years ago (2004-05-06)
Dissolved18 July 2023; 15 months ago (2023-07-18)
Succeeded byIndian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)
IdeologyLiberalism[4]
Social liberalism[10]
Political positionCentre to centre-left[11]

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.[12]

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.[13][14]

History

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2004–2008

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UPA was formed soon after the 2004 Indian general election when no party had won a majority. The then ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 181 seats[15] of 544, as opposed to the UPA's tally of 218 seats.

The Left Front with 59 MPs (excluding the speaker of the Lok Sabha), the Samajwadi Party with 39 MPs and the Bahujan Samaj Party with 19 MPs were other significant blocks that supported UPA at various times.[16][17] UPA did not achieve a majority, rather it relied on external support, similar to the formula adopted by the previous minority governments of the United Front, the NDA, the Congress government of P. V. Narasimha Rao, and earlier governments of V. P. Singh and Chandra Shekhar.

An informal alliance had existed prior to the elections as several of the constituent parties had developed seat-sharing agreements in many states. After the election the results of negotiations between parties were announced. The UPA government's policies were initially guided by a common minimum programme that the alliance hammered out with consultations with Jyoti Basu and Harkishan Singh Surjeet of the 59-member Left Front.[18] Hence, government policies were generally perceived as centre-left, reflecting the centrist policies of the INC.

During the tenure of Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, the constituents of the UPA were, by mutual consent, supporting his government.[19]

On 22 July 2008, the UPA survived a vote of confidence in the parliament brought on by the Left Front withdrawing their support in protest at the India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement.[20] The Congress party and its leaders along with then Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh were accused of a "cash for vote" scam as part of the cash-for-votes scandal, in which they were accused of buying votes in Lok Sabha to save the government.[21][22][23] During UPA I, the economy saw steady economic growth and many people (100 million+) escaped poverty.

2009–2014

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In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, the UPA won 262 seats, of which the INC accounted for 206. During UPA II, the alliance won election in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh. However, there were several allegations of scams during its tenure that impacted UPA's image nationwide and the approval rating for the government fell. In addition, many members left for YSRCP. This started a domino effect with members leaving to form their own parties and parties such as DMK leaving the alliance altogether. During this time UPA struggled with state election and leadership stability. The alliance suffered a defeat in 2014 Indian general election as it won only 60 seats. In addition, UPA won only one state election and got wiped out from Andhra Pradesh where they previously had 150+ MLAs.

2015–2019

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From 2014 to 2017, UPA won only 3 state elections. This was blamed on the alliance's failed leadership and weakness compared to the NDA. In addition the party lost power in states where they had once won state elections as in Bihar. In 2017 the alliance lost again. In 2018 UPA had a phenomenal comeback in the state elections as the party won important in Karnataka, Rajasthan and others. More parties joined the alliance and it was stronger than ever.

In 2019 Indian general election the UPA won only 91 seats in the general election and INC won 52 seats, thus failed to secure 10% seats required for the leader of opposition post. The alliance lost another state to BJP with the party winning by-polls and pushing the UPA into the minority.

Towards the end of 2019, the alliance made huge gains in Haryana, won in Jharkhand and formed a state-level alliance called Maha Vikas Aghadi to form the government in Maharashtra with Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena leading the ministry. Shiv Sena had been a member of NDA for twenty five years. It left NDA and joined MVA in 2019.[24]

2020–2023

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Since 2020, more parties joined the alliance. The alliance lost the Bihar election that everyone expected it to win but in 2022, ruling party JD(U) left National Democratic Alliance and rejoined Mahagathbandhan to form government in Bihar.

In addition UPA only won 1 out of the 5 state elections in 2021. However the alliance made significant gain in a number of MLA races. MVA lost control of Maharashtra due to crisis and split in Shiv Sena. Moreover, UPA lost in Gujarat assembly elections however, it won the state election in Himachal Pradesh.

In 2023, UPA again failed in winning elections in the North-East but won the assembly in the very important state of Karnataka.

The alliance was rebranded as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance on 18 July 2023, with many parties joining the newly-formed alliance. The alliance will contest the 2024 Indian general election, being the primary opposition to the ruling National Democratic Alliance.[25]

Former Members

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This section is transcluded from List of United Progressive Alliance members. (edit | history)

Current Members at the time of dissolution.

Party Base state
1 Indian National Congress National Party
2 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
4 Shiv Sena (UBT) Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
5 Nationalist Congress Party Maharashtra
6 Rashtriya Janata Dal Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala
7 Indian Union Muslim League Kerala
8 Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Jammu and Kashmir
9 Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Jharkhand
10 Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Tamil Nadu
11 Revolutionary Socialist Party (India) Kerala
12 Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Tamil Nadu
13 Assam Jatiya Parishad Assam
14 Goa Forward Party Goa
15 Kerala Congress Kerala
16 Revolutionary Marxist Party of India Kerala
17 Anchalik Gana Morcha Assam
18 Kerala Congress (Jacob) Kerala
19 Nationalist Congress Kerala Kerala
20 Peasants and Workers Party of India Maharashtra
20 Independent None
Total India

Members left before dissolution.

Political Party State Date Reason for withdrawal
BRS Telangana 2006 Differences over proposed statehood for Telangana
BSP National Party 2008 Congress opposed the UP government where the BSP was the ruling party
JKPDP Jammu and Kashmir 2009 Congress decided to support National Conference Government in Jammu and Kashmir
PMK Tamil Nadu 2009 PMK declared that it would join the AIADMK led front
AIMIM Telangana 2012 Accused Congress led State Government of Communalism
AITC West Bengal 2012 AITC's demands on rollbacks and reforms not met, including the governments decision to allow FDI in retail and hike in the prices of railway tickets.
SJ(D) Kerala 2014 It merged with Janata Dal (United) on 29 December 2014.
RLD Uttar Pradesh 2014 Decided to leave after 2014 election performance.
JD(S) Karnataka 2019 After JD(S)-INC alliance govt fell in Karnataka, two parties decided to end alliance.
RLSP Bihar 2020 Withdrawn support before Bihar Assembly Election 2020 & Allied with BSP+ on 29 September 2020.
VIP Bihar 2020 Withdrawn support before Bihar Assembly Election 2020 & Allied with NDA
KC(M) Kerala 2020 Decided to join LDF
BPF Assam 2021 Withdrew due to performance in 2021 Assam election.
AIUDF Assam 2021 Party was expelled from the alliance.

Poll performances

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2004 Lok Sabha Election
Sr.no Party Seats Won Seat Change Vote%
1. Indian National Congress 145 Increase 32 26.7%
2. Rashtriya Janata Dal 24 Increase 17 2.2%
3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 16 Increase 4 1.8%
4. Nationalist Congress Party 9 Increase 1 1.8%
5. Lok Janshakti Party 4 Steady 0.6%
6. Telangana Rashtra Samithi 2 Steady 0.6%
7. Pattali Makkal Katchi 6 Increase 1 0.5%
8. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha 5 Steady 0.5%
9. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 4 Steady 0.4%
10. Indian Union Muslim League 1 Increase 1 0.2%
11. Republican Party of India (Athawale) 1 Steady 0.1%
12. Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party 1 Steady 0.1%
Total 218 Increase 83 35.4%
2009 Lok Sabha Election
Sr.no Party Seats Won Seat Change
1. Indian National Congress 206 Increase 61
2. Rashtriya Janata Dal 4 Decrease 20
3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 18 Increase 2
4. Nationalist Congress Party 9 Decrease 1
5. All India Trinamool Congress 19 Increase 18
6. Jammu & Kashmir National Conference 3 Increase 3
7. Bodoland People's Front 1 Increase 1
8. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Decrease 3
9. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 1 Increase 1
10. Indian Union Muslim League 2 Increase 1
11. Kerala Congress (Mani) 1 Increase 1
Total 262 Increase 44

List of presidents and vice presidents

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Note that it refers to nomination by alliance, as the offices of President and Vice President are apolitical.

Presidents

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No. Portrait Name
(birth–death) 		Term of office

Electoral mandates

Time in office

Previous post Vice president Party[26]
12 Pratibha Patil
(b.1934) 		25 July 2007 25 July 2012 Governor of Rajasthan Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (2007)

Mohammad Hamid Ansari (2007–12)

Indian National Congress  
2007
5 years, 0 days
13 Pranab Mukherjee
(1935–2020) 		25 July 2012 25 July 2017 Union Minister of Finance Mohammad Hamid Ansari (2012–17)
2012
5 years, 0 days

Vice presidents

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No. Portrait Name
(birth–death)[27] 		Elected
(% votes) 		Took office Left office Term President(s) Party
12 Mohammad Hamid Ansari
(b.1937) 		2007
(67.21) 		11 August 2007 10 August 2012 10 years, 0 days Pratibha Patil Indian National Congress  
2012
(67.31) 		11 August 2012 10 August 2017 Pranab Mukherjee

List of prime ministers

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Further information: List of prime ministers of India
List of prime ministers of India
No. Prime ministers Portrait Term in office Lok Sabha Government Cabinet Constituency
Start End Tenure
14 Manmohan Singh 22 May 2004 22 May 2009 10 years, 4 days 14th UPA I Manmohan Singh I Rajya Sabha MP From Assam
22 May 2009 26 May 2014 15th UPA II Manmohan Singh II

Candidates in elections

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Lok Sabha general elections

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Electoral performance

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Election Seats won Change Total votes Share of votes Swing Status UPA Leader
2009
262 / 543
 New 158,305,006 36.66% New Government Manmohan Singh
2014
60 / 543
 Decrease202 130,664,858 23.59% Decrease13.07% Opposition Sonia Gandhi/Rahul Gandhi
2019
91 / 543
 Increase31 177,645,346 29.00% Increase5.41% Opposition Rahul Gandhi

Controversies

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The winter session of parliament in October 2008 came under intense criticism from the Left parties and the BJP to demand a full-fledged winter session instead of what was seen as the UPA to having "scuttled the voice of Parliament" by bringing down the sittings to a record low of 30 days in the year. The tensions between the UPA and the opposition parties became evident at an all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee when the leader of opposition, L. K. Advani questioned the status, timing and schedule of the current session of parliament.[28]

M. Karunanidhi had said he felt "let down" by the "lukewarm" response of the centre and had demanded amendments in the resolution on Sri Lanka.[citation needed]

One of the amendments was to "declare that genocide and war crimes had been committed and inflicted on the Sri Lankan Tamils by the Sri Lanka Army and the administrators".

The second one was "establishment of a credible and independent international commission of investigation in a time-bound manner into the allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, violations of international International human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law and crime of genocide against the Tamils". Karunanidhi said Parliament should adopt the resolution incorporating these two amendments.[29]

The years 2006 to 2008 were a darkest part of the UPA, due to the failure to prevent several terrorist attacks nationwide. The UPA had repealed the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 in 2004, which softened the stand on acts of terrorism and reduced powers for the law enforcement while dealing with acts of terrorism.[30] The weakened legislation, along with intelligence failures and compromised law enforcement, resulted in bombings in 2008 across cities like Jaipur, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi, led by the Indian Mujahideen under support from Pakistan based ISI, as well as 2006 Mumbai train bombings and 2006 Varanasi bombings.[31] During the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, when 10 Pakistani terrorists from the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba came from the sea route and seized the city from 26 to 29 November 2008, the UPA Government faced immense criticism from citizens and leaders of opposition for intelligence failures as well as not being able to provide quick transportation for NSG commandos, who neutralized 8 of the 10 terrorists at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, the Oberoi Trident hotel, and the Chabad House.[32][33] Furthermore, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, faced denunciation for launching a book which mentioned that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh was somehow linked to the attack, despite credible evidence and confessions from Ajmal Kasab, the only gunman who was captured by Mumbai Police.[34][35] The 2008 attacks in Mumbai subsequently led to resignation of several leaders like Vilasrao Deshmukh, R. R. Patil and Shivraj Patil, on the grounds of moral responsibility as well as for making insensitive statements in the aftermath.[36][37][38] The UPA subsequently faced admonition for being soft against Pakistan following the attack by avoiding military action against terrorist hideouts, as well as in the aftermath of Pakistan Army beheading soldiers of the Indian Army in 2013.[39]

Following the 2011 Mumbai bombings, which claimed 26 lives and injured 130+, UPA leader and INC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi remarked that it was impossible to stop every terror attack, adding that "We work towards defeating it, but it is very difficult to stop all the attacks. Even the United States, they are being attacked in Afghanistan.".[40] His comments were slammed from some quarters of the Indian political spectrum, who criticised him for equating the Mumbai attacks with those in Afghanistan and called it an insult to those killed in the blasts.[41][42]

The UPA was criticised for its alleged involvement scams such as the Commonwealth Games Scam of 2010, the 2G spectrum case, and the Indian coal allocation scam. Apart from the above-mentioned scams, the UPA has been under intense fire for the alleged doles handed out to the son-in-law of the Gandhi family, Robert Vadra, by UPA-run state governments.[43] The UPA was also rebuked for shielding and not prosecuting RJD leader and Railway Minister during UPA 1 Lalu Prasad Yadav, for his involvement in several corruption cases, including the fodder scam case as well as creating Jungle Raj in Bihar, which affected economic and social standing of the state.

The UPA Government has been severely condemned for mishandling the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape case. As per several media houses, the Government had failed to act positively or give credible assurances to the protesters and instead used police force, lathi-charging, pushing the media out of the scene, and shutting down metro rail stations.[44] In the aftermath of the incident, while the Government passed an amendment of the laws against rape and sexual assault, which ensured stricter punishments for rape convicts, the amendment was criticized and labeled as an eyewash, as the changes in the laws failed to serve as a deterrent to rising incidents of rape.[45] Furthermore, several key suggestions were ignored, including the criminalisation of marital rape and trying military personnel accused of sexual offences under criminal law, which was severely condemned by several women's safety activists.[46] The UPA was also slammed for inaction against political leaders such as Digvijaya Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav for their comments which promoted misogyny and anti-women views, as well as insensitivity towards rape victims; Yadav subsequently faced denunciation for opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in March 2010 and warning to withdraw from the alliance, making a sexist comment that "if the bill is passed it will fill Parliament with the kind of women who invite catcalls and whistles".[47][48][49]

During its tenure between 2004 and 2014, as well as before, the UPA faced widespread condemnation for indulging in appeasement politics for vote-bank of the Muslim community across India. Following the introduction of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, which criminalized triple talaq or instant divorce and replaced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986, several leaders from the UPA opposed the law.[50]

The UPA, in its opposition, faced immense criticism by the NDA Government for banking frauds, mostly by giving unsecured loans to fugitive businessmen Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi during the tenure of then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[51][52] Mallya owes money to a consortium of 17 banks, from whom he took loan to fund his now closed Kingfisher Airlines, and Modi owes money to the Punjab National Bank.[53][54] While Mallya and Modi have been apprehended in the Great Britain and awaiting extradition, Choksi acquired citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda, with a warrant against him to extradite to India for the bank fraud.[55][56][57]

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