2000 Indian Rajya Sabha elections

The 2000 Indian Rajya Sabha elections were held between March and April 2000 to elect members to the Upper House of Parliament of India. These elections were conducted for 29 of the 250 seats in the Rajya Sabha, reflecting the shifting political landscape and regional dynamics of India. The elections were marked by the dominance of national parties, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), along with a notable presence of regional parties such as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and others. The election results contributed significantly to the formulation of alliances and political strategies in the ensuing legislative term, impacting governance and policy-making at the national level.