1957 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1957 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were conducted in the month of April to fill vacancies in the upper house of India's Parliament, the Rajya Sabha. These elections were pivotal, occurring in the context of a nascent Indian democracy following independence in 1947. The Rajya Sabha is composed of representatives elected by the legislative assemblies of the Indian states and union territories. In 1957, elections were held for 14 seats, with members serving staggered six-year terms. The elections facilitated the state assemblies' influence on national legislation and underscored the evolving political landscape of independent India. The Indian National Congress emerged as a dominant force, reflecting its broad support across various regions, while other political parties also sought representation, contributing to the complex dynamics of Indian federal politics.