Most common questions

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) is a regional political party of Assam, headquartered at Ward No. 4, J.D. Road, Kokrajhar, in the Bodoland Territorial Region.

It was formed on 5 August 2015 at a special political convention at Rongjasali, Dotma, growing out of the People's Co-ordination for Democratic Rights (PCDR). It is registered with the Election Commission of India (Registration No. 56/8/2021/PPS-II, dated 9 September 2021).

Pramod Boro is the President of UPPL. He joined the party in February 2020 and served as Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council from December 2020.

The party's symbol is Tractor Chalata Kisan, a farmer driving a tractor.

It sits at the centre of the party flag of yellow (sacrifice and dedication), white (peace and truth) and green (growth and prosperity).

Socialism, secularism and democracy, with the motto Peace, Equality, Justice and Prosperity.

Its aim is the overall development of India, particularly Assam with special focus on the Bodoland Territorial Region: social, economic and political justice, equality, and liberty of faith and expression.

The party is committed to non-violence and bears true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.

In four tiers, each elected for three years: the Central Working Committee at the top, District Committees for each civil sub-division, Block Committees for each BTC constituency, and Primary Committees for each VCDC and the wards of urban local bodies.

Use the contact form at uppl.org.in/contact. Every message reaches the party office.

Anyone aged 18 or above who subscribes to the party's aims and objectives, is not a member of another political party registered with the Election Commission of India, and is not a member of any organisation whose aims run against the party's. You sign a declaration on the membership form.

Joining online is free for now.

Under the party constitution members pay a monthly subscription (₹10 a month for a primary member, and more for committee members), which the website will collect once online payments open.

Everyone joins as a general member.

After at least one year, a general member who has taken an active part in party programmes can become an active member, and active members vote in the party.

The Central Working Committee may also invite eminent people as special invitees.

Three years from approval. You can renew from 90 days before it ends, and your membership number stays the same.

Create an account at uppl.org.in, open Membership, and fill in your details and your polling station.

The party office reviews your application; once it is approved you receive a membership number and a digital membership card.

Scan the QR code on the card, or enter the membership number at uppl.org.in/verify. The page shows whether the membership is active.

Yes, until the party office has reviewed it. Open Membership in your account and save your changes.

Only citizens of India. Contributions from foreign sources are prohibited under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.

Every contribution is linked to a verified account so the party can issue a proper numbered receipt and keep a record of it for you.

PAN is mandatory for contributions above ₹20,000. Below that it is optional, but you need it to claim a tax deduction.

Contributions by individuals to a registered political party may qualify for deduction under Section 80GGC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Please confirm with your tax adviser.

Online payments are being set up.

Until they open, contact the party office to contribute by bank transfer to the party's account; every contribution receives a numbered receipt.

Contributions are generally non-refundable.

Duplicate charges, wrong amounts, or contributions that cannot lawfully be accepted are refunded on request within 30 days — see the donation & refund policy.