2017 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 2017 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were held between January and August 2017 to elect members to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament. These elections were significant as they involved 75 of the 245 seats, with various states conducting polls based on the vacancies created by retiring members. The elections witnessed intense political maneuvering among major political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC), and regional parties. The BJP emerged as the dominant force, consolidating its position in several state assemblies, which play a crucial role in the electoral process. The elections also highlighted challenges related to electoral reforms and the representation of smaller parties in the Rajya Sabha.