1980 Rajya Sabha elections

The 1980 Rajya Sabha elections in India were held to elect members to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India. These elections were conducted to fill 18 seats that became vacant due to the expiration of terms of the sitting members. The elections took place in various states between April and July 1980, coinciding with a period of significant political transformation following the Emergency period imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party in these elections, securing a majority of the contested seats, thus reinforcing its position in the parliamentary landscape. This election played a crucial role in shaping legislative agendas and political alliances in the ensuing years.