1967 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1967 Rajya Sabha elections were conducted in India to fill the vacant seats of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, as per the provisions of the Constitution of India. These elections were significant as they marked the first instance of indirect elections to the Rajya Sabha following the commencement of the Indian Constitution in 1950. Held in the context of a politically dynamic landscape, the elections were characterized by evolving party systems and the emergence of regional parties. Various state legislative assemblies participated, electing members through an elaborate voting process. The results had a profound impact on national politics, reflecting the shifting allegiances and power dynamics within the country during a tumultuous period.