1990 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

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1990 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1990 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were held to elect members to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, for the term commencing in 1990. The elections were significant as they took place in a politically volatile environment marked by economic reforms and communal tensions. A total of 233 seats were contested across various states, with elections occurring in accordance with the constitutional provisions and the Election Commission's regulations. Major political parties, including the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and regional outfits, played crucial roles in shaping the electoral outcomes. The elections reflected the shifting political landscape of India during the post-Cold War era.