2001 Rajya Sabha elections

The 2001 Rajya Sabha elections in India were held to fill 48 of the 245 seats in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. These elections took place across various states on 9 April 2001. The Rajya Sabha is a crucial component of India's parliamentary system, representing the interests of the states at the national level. The elections were conducted through a system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote, ensuring that political parties could secure representation based on their share of votes. The 2001 elections were marked by significant political maneuvering, reflecting the changing dynamics among major parties, including the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and regional parties.