United People's Party Liberal

The United People's Party Liberal 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. The party was formed with the ideology of working for the welfare of the people irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
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.

Symbol

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

Controversy

Allegations of Corruption

A controversial photograph of Benjamin Basumatary, a suspended leader of the United People’s Party Liberal, 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.