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United Progressive Alliance: Defunct political coalition in India
The United Progressive Alliance 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.

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Former External Affairs Minister and Karnataka CM SM Krishna passes away at 92

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Union Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman blasts opposition in Parliament, says 'if a state is not named...'

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PM Modi calls ex-president Pratibha Patil; former PMs Manmohan Singh, HD Deve Gowda for blessings for his third term

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PM Modi's 'mazboot' govt replaced 'majboor' UPA: JP Nadda

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Congress-led UPA decided 'not to do anything' post 2008 Mumbai attacks: S Jaishankar

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ED arrests in 2014-24 under NDA up 2,500% over 9 yrs of UPA

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'The truth is...': Rahul Gandhi demands immediate implementation of Women's Reservation Bill

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Women Reservation Bill was initiated by UPA: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Lok Sabha

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India facing highest unemployment in 50 years: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

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