1979 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1979 Rajya Sabha elections were conducted in India to fill vacant seats in the upper house of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha. These elections, held in various states between March and April 1979, were notable for their context within a politically turbulent period in Indian history, marked by the aftermath of the Emergency (1975–1977) and the subsequent return to electoral democracy. The elections featured candidates from the Indian National Congress, Janata Party, and regional parties, reflecting shifting political allegiances. A total of 60 members were elected, with the results indicating a fragmentation of power and the decline of Congress dominance in several states. This election cycle contributed to the evolving political landscape leading into the 1980 general elections.