Archive · 27 May 2025
Rajya Sabha Elections for Eight Seats Slated on June 19
Elections are happening soon for eight seats in the Rajya Sabha, like a special club for important people in the government.
These seats are in Tamil Nadu and Assam.
Parties like DMK, AIADMK, and others will be trying to win these seats.
The elections will change which parties have more power in this club.
Some parties might get more seats, while others might lose some.
The results will show who's in charge.
Elections will be held on June 19 for eight Rajya Sabha seats.
Six seats are from Tamil Nadu, and two are from Assam.
The seats are vacant due to retiring members.
The opposition alliance may gain two additional seats.
The ruling NDA currently has a majority in the Upper House.
- Who
- DMK, AIADMK, Congress, BJP, AGP, and other political parties.
- What
- Biennial elections for eight Rajya Sabha seats.
- When
- June 19.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu and Assam, India
- Why
- To fill seats falling vacant due to the retirement of members.
- Election Date
- June 19
- Total Seats
- 8
- Seats from Tamil Nadu
- 6
- Seats from Assam
- 2
- Current NDA Majority
- 128 members
Sources
Biennial polls to eight Rajya Sabha seats on June 19
Schedule of election for six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu announced
ECI announces biennial Rajya Sabha elections for Assam and Tamil Nadu, Voting on June 19
NC, PDP dismayed over EC not announcing by-polls for Rajya Sabha, Assembly seats in J&K
Rajya Sabha elections for 2 Assam seats set for June 19
DMK, AIADMK to begin shortlisting their candidates soon for Rajya Sabha election
Kamal Haasan set to become Rajya Sabha member
