2013 Rajya Sabha elections

The 2013 Rajya Sabha elections were held in India to elect members to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, for various states and Union territories. The elections took place in multiple phases throughout the year, with significant attention on the representation of political parties amid shifting alliances and electoral strategies. A total of 55 seats were contested in these elections, reflecting a combination of retirements and vacancies. The results saw the leading party, the Indian National Congress, along with other major players such as the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties, adapting to the changing political landscape ahead of the 2014 general elections. The 2013 elections highlighted issues of political maneuvering, coalition dynamics, and the ongoing discourse on legislative reforms.