1985 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1985 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were held to elect members to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, for various states and union territories. Conducted between 1985 and 1986, these elections were significant in the context of Indian politics, occurring after the 1984 general elections, which resulted in a substantial victory for the Indian National Congress party under the leadership of Rajiv Gandhi. The elections were characterized by a relatively high level of political engagement, with several regional parties vying for representation. The Congress party maintained its dominance, reflecting the political landscape of the time and contributing to the shaping of legislative policies in the subsequent years.