2014 Rajya Sabha elections

The 2014 Rajya Sabha elections in India were conducted to fill 55 vacant seats in the upper house of Parliament, occurring in various states on different dates between February and June 2014. The elections were significant as they reflected the political landscape following the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as a dominant force. Notably, the elections also marked a period of transition, with several regional parties and independent candidates influencing the composition of the Rajya Sabha. This electoral process is essential for maintaining the representation of states in the central legislative framework, as Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies and Union territories.