ECI Announces Rajya Sabha Poll Schedule for 37 Seats Across 10 States

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha elections.
• 37 seats across 10 states will be filled as members complete their term in April 2026.
• States include Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana.
• Key dates: Notification on Feb 26, nominations by March 5, polling on March 16, counting on March 16.
• Only integrated violet colour sketch pens to be used for marking preferences on ballot papers.