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United Goans Democratic Party

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United Goans Democratic Party
AbbreviationUGDP
FounderChurchill Alemao
Founded1983; 42 years ago (1983)
Colours  Christi Green
ECI StatusUnrecognised Registered Party

United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP) is one of two formerly dominant political parties in the Indian state of Goa. UGDP has its base amongst the Christian part of the population. It was founded in 1983 by Churchill Alemao.

UDGP in Jharkhand

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In Jharkhand the group of Joba Majhi is formally attached to the party, in order to be able to use the party election symbol 'two leaves'. In 2005 two seats in the Jharkhand assembly were won on the UGDP symbol.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1] 'Two leaves' inspire Jharkhand aspirants], Akshaya Mukul, Times of India, 8 February 2005