2015 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 2015 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were held between June 4 and June 11, 2015, to elect 55 members to the upper house of Parliament, representing various states and Union territories. These elections were significant as they followed the 2014 general elections, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies. The Rajya Sabha is composed of representatives elected by the state legislatures and the President of India, playing a crucial role in the legislative process and providing representation to different regions. The election outcome reflected the political dynamics of the time, with various parties vying for influence and representation in the upper house amid shifting alliances and regional politics.