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Rajya Sabha.
Upper house of Indian Legislature
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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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Dhulia commented on the incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, amidst discussions on judicial appointments involving various political parties.Some support2 reports
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NDA alliance leaders met in Ramachandrapuram, Andhra Pradesh, to assert victory in local elections.Some support1 report
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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 support2 reports
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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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BJP candidates filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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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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An MP appealed for India's self-reliance by the year 2047.Some support1 report
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Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien was mentioned in the news regarding a faction.Some support1 report
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Samajwadi Party sought seats in the Rajya Sabha, leading to Ramji Gautam's election and a bypoll following Koel Mallick's resignation.Some support3 reports
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The Rajya Sabha debated the Child Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2012, which prohibits child employment below 14 and introduces the NEET entrance exam.Some support1 report
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Samik Bhattacharya is the State BJP president in Kolkata, and Dev was a former Rajya Sabha MP.Well supported14 reports
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Saurav Das supported Kapil Sibal's anti-defection proposal in the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report
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The Aam Aadmi Party nominated members to the Upper House as part of the leadership response to defections.Some support1 report
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The Rajya Sabha questioned the government regarding the airport status of Jamshedpur and Hazaribagh, both located in Jharkhand.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member, spoke at an event held in Kochi on September 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Pramod Kumar Sinha is a member of the Rajya Sabha.Some support9 reports
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Allegations have surfaced regarding the DGP's office and an incident that occurred in Kakinada.Some support1 report
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Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha, while the Directorate General of Health Services operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.Some support1 report
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Rajya Sabha urged the government to expand defence-oriented medical research.Some support1 report
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Around Rajya Sabha this week
News at the entities that move Rajya Sabha most-
Bharatiya Janata Party StructuralBoth the Bharatiya Janata Party and Samajwadi Party will contest the 2027 UP Assembly elections.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Jitendra Singh StructuralThe government, through Minister Jitendra Singh, initiated a technological intervention at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in the Udhampur region to extend the shelf life of Kaladi, a local staple.Moves Rajya Sabha
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parliament StructuralIndigenous rights protection in Kuching is challenged due to land issues.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Dharmendra Pradhan StructuralRavi Kishan and others are involved in protests demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG scandal.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Nitin Nabin StructuralThe Bharatiya Janata Party held discussions regarding its youth engagement strategy.Moves Rajya Sabha
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Jharkhand StructuralAn MoU was signed on August 31, 2026, regarding water sharing on the Sone River between Bihar and Jharkhand.Moves Rajya Sabha
Connections
The 40 strongest of 399, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
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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Nagaraj Transactional
Nagaraj was successfully elected unopposed as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Structural
The BJP exerts dominant political control over the composition, nominations, and election outcomes 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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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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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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Nitin Nabin Structural
Nitin Nabin holds formal membership in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Indian Legislature.
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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 functional role as a member and Leader of Opposition 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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Ashok Siddharth Structural
Ashok Siddharth was a former member of the Rajya Sabha.
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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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Hardeep Singh Puri Structural
Hardeep Singh Puri serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
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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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Jairam Ramesh Structural
Jairam Ramesh holds the formal role of a Member of the Rajya Sabha and uses the platform for political discourse.
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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.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
17 events- The Rajya Sabha debated the scope of the Finance Bill on May 1, 2015.
- Dhulia commented on the incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, amidst discussions on judicial appointments involving various political parties.
- 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
25 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.
- An MP appealed for India's self-reliance by the year 2047.
- Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien was mentioned in the news regarding a faction.
- Samajwadi Party sought seats in the Rajya Sabha, leading to Ramji Gautam's election and a bypoll following Koel Mallick's resignation.
- The Rajya Sabha debated the Child Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2012, which prohibits child employment below 14 and introduces the NEET entrance exam.
- Saurav Das supported Kapil Sibal's anti-defection proposal in the Rajya Sabha.
- The Aam Aadmi Party nominated members to the Upper House as part of the leadership response to defections.
- Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member, spoke at an event held in Kochi on September 13, 2026.
- Pramod Kumar Sinha is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- Allegations have surfaced regarding the DGP's office and an incident that occurred in Kakinada.
- Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde serves as a member of the Rajya Sabha, while the Directorate General of Health Services operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Rajya Sabha urged the government to expand defence-oriented medical research.
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.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
12 events- 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.
- BJP candidates filed nominations for Rajya Sabha elections.
- 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.