1975 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1975 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were conducted on January 21 and January 28, marking a significant event in India's parliamentary history. These elections were held to fill vacancies in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, caused by the expiration of the terms of six members as well as the election of new representatives from various states. The elections were notable for occurring during a period of political tension in India, as the country was under a state of emergency declared in June 1975 by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. As a result, the electoral process was marked by various restrictions. The outcomes of these elections played a key role in shaping the composition of the legislative framework and influencing subsequent political developments in the country.