1956 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1956 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were conducted to fill 24 of the 250 seats in the upper house of India's Parliament. Held in November 1956, these elections marked a significant phase in India's parliamentary democracy, following the establishment of the Rajya Sabha under the Constitution of India in 1952. The elections were characterized by a multi-stage process, involving the indirect election of members by the elected representatives of State Legislative Assemblies. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority of the seats, which further solidified its political influence at the national level. The elections also reflected the growing regional representation as State Assemblies played a crucial role in shaping the composition of the Rajya Sabha.