1970 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1970 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were conducted to fill the vacant seats in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, as well as to elect representatives for the state legislative councils. Held in the backdrop of significant political changes, these elections were characterized by a series of contests across various Indian states, with political parties competing fervently to secure influential positions. The elections took place in two phases: the first in April 1970 and the second in May 1970, resulting in the allocation of seats based on the proportional representation system through a single transferable vote. The Congress party, under the leadership of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, aimed to maintain its dominance while smaller regional parties sought to enhance their influence. The outcomes of these elections played a crucial role in shaping the parliamentary landscape of India during a period marked by political turmoil and reform.