1983 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1983 Rajya Sabha elections in India were held to elect members to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, on a staggered basis. These elections were conducted in several phases between March and August 1983 to fill 24 seats, with the term of the elected members typically lasting for six years. The elections were significant in the political landscape of India, reflecting the dynamics of state-level party politics as various regional and national parties vied for representation. Key players included the Indian National Congress, Janata Party, and regional parties, which highlighted the increasing influence of state-level issues. The results contributed to the shaping of legislative priorities in the ensuing years.