1977 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1977 Rajya Sabha elections were held in India to fill 26 of the 250 seats in the upper house of Parliament, following the end of the Emergency period declared by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Conducted between June and July 1977, these elections marked a significant political shift, as they were the first to occur after the Janata Party's formation and the subsequent defeat of the Indian National Congress in the 1977 general elections. The elections resulted in a substantial increase in representation for the Janata Party, reflecting the public's desire for political change and moving away from Congress dominance. The elections were crucial for shaping India's post-Emergency political landscape and set the stage for future legislative developments.