Rajya Sabha.
Upper house of Indian Legislature
- Reports this week
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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State Bank of India has a High Court branch, Shiv Pratap Shukla is the Telangana governor, and Radha Kant Ojha is a Rajya Sabha member-elect.Some support1 report
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ADR analyzed Rajya Sabha MP affidavits, detailing MPs from Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.Some support1 report
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MP presided over a Model UN event in Chandigarh and Jaipur, attended by military leaders and veterans.Some support1 report
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A Rajya Sabha member stressed the need for timely settlement of claims on November 1, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Kiren Rijiju addressed issues in Parliament while the MEA team supported Hajj 2026 from New Delhi.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Ministry presented safety data to the Rajya Sabha on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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BJP candidates filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections.Well supported14 reports2 developments inside
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A cabinet member held their term in the Rajya Sabha on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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James Sangma was elected unopposed to represent Meghalaya's interests in the Rajya Sabha.Some support2 reports
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Rajya Sabha membership was challenged following discrepancies found in the date of birth of a member.Some support1 report
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The Rajya Sabha discussed issues concerning Odisha, questioning the state's identity amidst rising incidents of violence and criticizing the state government's law and order failures.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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STA audit revealed road safety lapses in Odisha, with ministry data shared in the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report
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Both houses of the Indian Parliament are currently handling impeachment motions.Some support2 reports
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Dhulia commented on the incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, amidst discussions on judicial appointments involving various political parties.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An MP delivered a national statement at the UN General Assembly reaffirming commitment to global trade frameworks.Some support10 reports
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The Rajya Sabha debated the scope of the Finance Bill on May 1, 2015.Some support1 report
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NDA alliance leaders met in Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to assert victory in local elections.Well supported3 reports
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A minister resigned to strengthen the party in Tamil Nadu.Some support2 reports
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Rajya Sabha nominations for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh were filed on September 1, 2026.Some support3 reports
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A Rajya Sabha MP addressed the Supreme Court while it was operating in New Delhi.Some support1 report
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Pinarayi Vijayan and John Brittas are involved in national political action as Rajya Sabha members.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Karnataka raised the vehicle purchase limit for its members.Some support5 reports
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The Bharatiya Janata Party won eight seats in the Rajya Sabha on October 9, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Nitish Kumar took the oath as a Rajya Sabha member, while Sonia and Rahul Gandhi were noted for their parliamentary activities.Some support5 reports
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India-Myanmar border fencing project, development initiatives in Manipur, and a Rajya Sabha member being lauded by PM Modi.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Candidates have been nominated for the Upper House elections.Some support2 reports
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Narendra Modi met with Rajya Sabha lawmakers and BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Delhi.Some support2 reports
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BJP candidates filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.Some support3 reports
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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is the ruling coalition in India, having secured 19 of the 26 seats in the recent upper house elections.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar's actions are scrutinized by Rajya Sabha MPs, leading to demands for his suspension and calls for fresh elections.Well supported55 reports4 developments inside
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The current state of representation in the Rajya Sabha and Parliament regarding Uttar Pradesh and the Bahujan Samaj Party.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Samajwadi Party operates within the political structure of Uttar Pradesh, strategically targeting the Rajya Sabha elections to ensure its political survival.Some support1 report
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Dinesh Arya is seeking representation in the Rajya Sabha, with the process involving the Upper House selection method and connections to Pushkar Singh Dhami and the BJP.Some support3 reports
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Party strategy allows Smriti Irani to enter the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report
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Dharampal Singh, an MLA from Uttar Pradesh, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha on October 1st.Some support1 report
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A former member of the Bahujan Samaj Party held office in the party.Some support14 reports
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Pawan Khera is a member of the Rajya Sabha.Well supported3 reports
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Sanjay Kishan Kaul participated in a panel meeting while Rajya Sabha MP Wilson defended a study tour to the Supreme Court.Some support1 report
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Priyanka Singh Rawat and Ram Gopal Yadav were named candidates for the Rajya Sabha, following the vacancy of Dharampal Singh's seat.Some support5 reports
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Ministry of Civil Aviation reports on airport projects to the Rajya Sabha, focusing on land cooperation in West Bengal.Some support2 reports
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Parimal Nathwani, a Gujarat-based businessman, represented Jharkhand in the Rajya Sabha.Well supported4 reports
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Supreme Court heard a plea regarding the Rajya Sabha nomination, while a case was registered in Telangana and elections were held in Madhya Pradesh.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Meenakshi Natarajan sought a Rajya Sabha nomination, noting her origin from Madhya Pradesh.Well supported8 reports
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A nomination made by Meenakshi Natarajan to the Rajya Sabha was rejected by the returning officer. Her party leader stated they would approach the Supreme Court.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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Sushmita Dev resigned from her position as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on June 1, 2026.Well supported11 reports
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Rajya Sabha discussions defend the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process against opposition challenges.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Central Government relies on CWC technical examination while a Rajya Sabha member queries the government.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for upper house (Rajya Sabha) polls following seat vacation.Well supported3 reports
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Varun met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with BJP potentially nominating him to the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report
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While serving as Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah is facing pressure from the party regarding a potential move to the Rajya Sabha.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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Rajya Sabha members questioned the Bihar administration, noting the state's political mandate is based on Narendra Modi's image.Some support1 report
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The Finance Bill, 2017, requires approval from the Rajya Sabha after being passed by the Lok Sabha.Some support1 report
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Calls are underway in the Rajya Sabha for the removal of the Election Commission (CEC) due to allegations of its undue loyalty to the Home Minister and the Prime Minister.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Opposition MPs submitted notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.Some support2 reports
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Elections in Uttar Pradesh are due in 2027, while the government considers convening a special session in New Delhi.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Opposition demanded the presence of the Home Minister and the Prime Minister in the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Multiple individuals, including Neeraj Shekhar, Ramji Gautam, Brijlal, Arun Singh, Seema Dwivedi, Geeta Shakya, and Ram Gopal Yadav, are outgoing members of the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report
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Allegations regarding the election process and the Chief Election Commissioner were raised in the Supreme Court and Rajya Sabha.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Growers addressed issues in the Rajya Sabha and urged MPs to raise concerns in Parliament regarding Kashmir.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ramzan, an elected member of the Rajya Sabha, used his platform to discuss political issues concerning Kashmir and paid tribute to the legacy of Mohammad Abdullah.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Rajya Sabha
Events traced to Rajya Sabha, step by step, newest firstAround Rajya Sabha this week
News at the entities that move Rajya Sabha most-
Jitendra Singh StructuralJitendra Singh and Nitin Gadkari attended the World Landslide Forum hosted at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in India.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Sudhanshu Trivedi StructuralSudhanshu Trivedi attacked Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of weakening India during a political event.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Bharatiya Janata Party StructuralAkhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP over electoral manipulation while Mamata Banerjee claimed Bengal was a victim of political issues.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Mallikarjun Kharge StructuralRahul Gandhi called for the ouster of Gyanesh Kumar during a political gathering hosted by Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Jairam Ramesh StructuralRajiv Ranjan Singh announced new identification methods for beneficiaries, while Jairam Ramesh questioned the Modi government's policy shift.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Hardeep Singh Puri StructuralThe Bharatiya Janata Party nominated Hardeep Singh Puri for a Rajya Sabha by-election on October 30, 2026.Moves Rajya Sabha
Connections
The 40 strongest of 411, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nagaraj Transactional
Nagaraj was successfully elected unopposed as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde Structural
Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Ramji Gautam Structural
Ramji Gautam serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Gyanesh Kumar Structural
Gyanesh Kumar is a member of the Rajya Sabha, which holds formal power to scrutinize his actions and initiate removal proceedings.
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John Brittas Structural
John Brittas serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, actively participating in legislative duties and questioning government actions.
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Mallikarjun Kharge Structural
Mallikarjun Kharge holds a formal, persistent functional role as a member and Leader of Opposition within the Rajya Sabha.
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Jairam Ramesh Structural
Jairam Ramesh holds the formal position of a Member of the Rajya Sabha, using the platform for political discourse.
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Hardeep Singh Puri Structural
Hardeep Singh Puri holds or seeks a formal membership role within the Rajya Sabha.
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Jitendra Singh Structural
Jitendra Singh utilizes the Rajya Sabha as the formal platform to introduce legislation, provide official updates, and participate in parliamentary debates.
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parliament Structural
Rajya Sabha is a formal, integral, and functional component of the overall Parliament, serving as its upper house.
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Sudhanshu Trivedi Structural
Sudhanshu Trivedi serves as a member whose actions are conducted within the established body of the Rajya Sabha.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Structural
Dharmendra Pradhan operates as a minister whose actions are subject to the legislative oversight and accountability of the Rajya Sabha.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Structural
The BJP exerts dominant political control over the composition, nomination, and election outcomes within the Rajya Sabha.
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Jharkhand Structural
Jharkhand serves as the electoral constituency from which members of the Rajya Sabha are elected.
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Samik Bhattacharya Structural
Samik Bhattacharya serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Centre Structural
The Rajya Sabha functions as the formal legislative body where the Centre introduces bills, provides information, and responds to queries.
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Syed Naseer Hussain Structural
Syed Naseer Hussain is a member of the Rajya Sabha and actively uses his position to submit notices and seek legislative action.
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Arun Singh Structural
Arun Singh holds a formal membership role within the Rajya Sabha.
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Naresh Gujral Structural
Naresh Gujral served as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Ram Gopal Yadav Structural
Ram Gopal Yadav is nominated for and was a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Ravneet Singh Structural
Ravneet Singh holds a formal membership role as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Sanjay Raut Structural
Sanjay Raut holds a formal membership role as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
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Vinod Tawde Structural
Vinod Tawde serves as a functional member of the Rajya Sabha, actively participating in legislative debates and proposing measures.
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committee Structural
The committee functions as a formal body under the purview of the Rajya Sabha, responsible for producing reports that are subsequently tabled in the upper house.
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L. Murugan Structural
L. Murugan served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, actively participating in legislative functions and proposing motions.
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Ritabrata Banerjee Structural
Ritabrata Banerjee served as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Sharad Pawar Structural
Sharad Pawar serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
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Geeta Shakya Structural
Geeta Shakya holds the formal role of a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Narendra Modi Operational
The Rajya Sabha actively scrutinizes PM Modi, demanding accountability and responses, while Modi interacts with and addresses the Upper House.
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Roy Structural
Roy is appointed to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
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Kerala Structural
Kerala's legislative proposals and administrative functions are formally reviewed and require approval from the Rajya Sabha.
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central government Structural
The Central Government presents policies and reports to the Rajya Sabha, which exercises legislative review and oversight.
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Kapil Sibal Structural
Kapil Sibal holds the formal position of a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
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India Structural
Rajya Sabha is a formal, integral, and functional component of the Indian legislative structure, participating in national lawmaking and policy.
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Aam Aadmi Party Structural
Aam Aadmi Party holds formal representation and participates in the legislative functions of the Rajya Sabha.
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Tamil Nadu Structural
Tamil Nadu is formally represented in the Rajya Sabha, which serves as the national platform for the state's interests and issues.
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P. Wilson Structural
P. Wilson serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
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Parimal Nathwani Structural
Parimal Nathwani successfully won a seat in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, through election.
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Raghav Chadha Structural
Raghav Chadha holds a formal membership role as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.
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Ashok Siddharth Structural
Ashok Siddharth was a former member of the Rajya Sabha.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- State Bank of India has a High Court branch, Shiv Pratap Shukla is the Telangana governor, and Radha Kant Ojha is a Rajya Sabha member-elect.
- ADR analyzed Rajya Sabha MP affidavits, detailing MPs from Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
- MP presided over a Model UN event in Chandigarh and Jaipur, attended by military leaders and veterans.
- A Rajya Sabha member stressed the need for timely settlement of claims on November 1, 2026.
October 2026
23 events- Ministry presented safety data to the Rajya Sabha on October 1, 2026.
- A cabinet member held their term in the Rajya Sabha on October 1, 2026.
- Rajya Sabha membership was challenged following discrepancies found in the date of birth of a member.
- STA audit revealed road safety lapses in Odisha, with ministry data shared in the Rajya Sabha.
- Both houses of the Indian Parliament are currently handling impeachment motions.
- Dhulia commented on the incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, amidst discussions on judicial appointments involving various political parties.
- An MP delivered a national statement at the UN General Assembly reaffirming commitment to global trade frameworks.
- The Rajya Sabha debated the scope of the Finance Bill on May 1, 2015.
- NDA alliance leaders met in Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to assert victory in local elections.
- A minister resigned to strengthen the party in Tamil Nadu.
- A Rajya Sabha MP addressed the Supreme Court while it was operating in New Delhi.
- Pinarayi Vijayan and John Brittas are involved in national political action as Rajya Sabha members.
- Karnataka raised the vehicle purchase limit for its members.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party won eight seats in the Rajya Sabha on October 9, 2026.
- India-Myanmar border fencing project, development initiatives in Manipur, and a Rajya Sabha member being lauded by PM Modi.
- Candidates have been nominated for the Upper House elections.
- BJP candidates filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
- The Samajwadi Party operates within the political structure of Uttar Pradesh, strategically targeting the Rajya Sabha elections to ensure its political survival.
- Dinesh Arya is seeking representation in the Rajya Sabha, with the process involving the Upper House selection method and connections to Pushkar Singh Dhami and the BJP.
- Party strategy allows Smriti Irani to enter the Rajya Sabha.
- Dharampal Singh, an MLA from Uttar Pradesh, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha on October 1st.
- Sanjay Kishan Kaul participated in a panel meeting while Rajya Sabha MP Wilson defended a study tour to the Supreme Court.
- Priyanka Singh Rawat and Ram Gopal Yadav were named candidates for the Rajya Sabha, following the vacancy of Dharampal Singh's seat.
September 2026
14 events- Rajya Sabha nominations for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh were filed on September 1, 2026.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar's actions are scrutinized by Rajya Sabha MPs, leading to demands for his suspension and calls for fresh elections.
- The current state of representation in the Rajya Sabha and Parliament regarding Uttar Pradesh and the Bahujan Samaj Party.
- A former member of the Bahujan Samaj Party held office in the party.
- Ministry of Civil Aviation reports on airport projects to the Rajya Sabha, focusing on land cooperation in West Bengal.
- Varun met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with BJP potentially nominating him to the Rajya Sabha.
- Rajya Sabha members questioned the Bihar administration, noting the state's political mandate is based on Narendra Modi's image.
- The Finance Bill, 2017, requires approval from the Rajya Sabha after being passed by the Lok Sabha.
- Calls are underway in the Rajya Sabha for the removal of the Election Commission (CEC) due to allegations of its undue loyalty to the Home Minister and the Prime Minister.
- Opposition MPs submitted notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Elections in Uttar Pradesh are due in 2027, while the government considers convening a special session in New Delhi.
- Multiple individuals, including Neeraj Shekhar, Ramji Gautam, Brijlal, Arun Singh, Seema Dwivedi, Geeta Shakya, and Ram Gopal Yadav, are outgoing members of the Rajya Sabha.
- Allegations regarding the election process and the Chief Election Commissioner were raised in the Supreme Court and Rajya Sabha.
- Ramzan, an elected member of the Rajya Sabha, used his platform to discuss political issues concerning Kashmir and paid tribute to the legacy of Mohammad Abdullah.
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August 2026
4 events- Narendra Modi met with Rajya Sabha lawmakers and BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Delhi.
- Central Government relies on CWC technical examination while a Rajya Sabha member queries the government.
- Opposition demanded the presence of the Home Minister and the Prime Minister in the Rajya Sabha.
- Growers addressed issues in the Rajya Sabha and urged MPs to raise concerns in Parliament regarding Kashmir.
June 2026
15 events- Kiren Rijiju addressed issues in Parliament while the MEA team supported Hajj 2026 from New Delhi.
- BJP candidates filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections.
- James Sangma was elected unopposed to represent Meghalaya's interests in the Rajya Sabha.
- The Rajya Sabha discussed issues concerning Odisha, questioning the state's identity amidst rising incidents of violence and criticizing the state government's law and order failures.
- Nitish Kumar took the oath as a Rajya Sabha member, while Sonia and Rahul Gandhi were noted for their parliamentary activities.
- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is the ruling coalition in India, having secured 19 of the 26 seats in the recent upper house elections.
- Pawan Khera is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- Parimal Nathwani, a Gujarat-based businessman, represented Jharkhand in the Rajya Sabha.
- Supreme Court heard a plea regarding the Rajya Sabha nomination, while a case was registered in Telangana and elections were held in Madhya Pradesh.
- Meenakshi Natarajan sought a Rajya Sabha nomination, noting her origin from Madhya Pradesh.
- A nomination made by Meenakshi Natarajan to the Rajya Sabha was rejected by the returning officer. Her party leader stated they would approach the Supreme Court.
- Sushmita Dev resigned from her position as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on June 1, 2026.
- Rajya Sabha discussions defend the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process against opposition challenges.
- The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for upper house (Rajya Sabha) polls following seat vacation.
- While serving as Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah is facing pressure from the party regarding a potential move to the Rajya Sabha.