1998 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 1998 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were held to fill 30 of the 250 seats in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament of India. Conducted between April and July 1998, these elections followed the dissolution of the 12th Lok Sabha and were significant in shaping the legislative landscape of the country. The elections were held at different times for various states, with a notable emphasis on political alliances and the impact of regional parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), having gained considerable strength, focused on consolidating its position following its earlier electoral successes. The elections served as a precursor to the general elections later that year, influencing party strategies and voter sentiments throughout the political spectrum.