1997 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1997 Rajya Sabha elections in India were conducted to fill the vacancies arising from the retirement of incumbent members of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, as well as those from various State Legislative Assemblies. Scheduled in two phases, the elections were held on 5 and 12 December 1997 across different states. A total of 81 seats were contested, with various political parties vying for representation, reflecting the diverse political landscape of India at the time. These elections were significant in shaping the political discourse leading up to the subsequent general elections. The results impacted key issues such as regional representation and party alliances, contributing to the ongoing evolution of Indian electoral politics.