1960 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1960 Rajya Sabha elections, conducted in India, were pivotal in shaping the upper house of Parliament. Held in the context of a dynamically evolving political landscape, these elections took place as part of the periodic electoral process to fill vacancies among the representatives of the states and union territories. The Rajya Sabha, established under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, comprises members elected by the Legislative Assemblies of the states and union territories, in addition to a small number appointed by the President. The 1960 elections saw significant participation from various political parties, reflecting regional and national interests. These elections played a crucial role in the consolidation of political power and influenced legislative dynamics in subsequent years.