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Politics
ECI Sets Dates for Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha Seats
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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The Election Commission of India released the timetable for the upcoming elections to twelve Rajya Sabha seats, outlining nomination, polling and result dates.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the official schedule for the biennial elections to twelve seats in the Upper House of Parliament. The timetable specifies the last day for filing nominations, the dates for scrutiny, withdrawal, polling and counting of votes.
These seats, due for renewal across several states, will be filled by members who will serve a six‑year term. The ECI emphasized that the calendar complies with constitutional requirements that Rajya Sabha elections be completed before the incumbent members' terms expire.
The release of the schedule comes ahead of the broader electoral calendar and is expected to shape the composition of the Rajya Sabha, which plays a pivotal role in the legislative process. Political parties are now mobilising candidates and campaign strategies in line with the announced dates.
The commission urged all parties and candidates to adhere strictly to the timeline and to observe the Model Code of Conduct throughout the election process.
These seats, due for renewal across several states, will be filled by members who will serve a six‑year term. The ECI emphasized that the calendar complies with constitutional requirements that Rajya Sabha elections be completed before the incumbent members' terms expire.
The release of the schedule comes ahead of the broader electoral calendar and is expected to shape the composition of the Rajya Sabha, which plays a pivotal role in the legislative process. Political parties are now mobilising candidates and campaign strategies in line with the announced dates.
The commission urged all parties and candidates to adhere strictly to the timeline and to observe the Model Code of Conduct throughout the election process.