Rajya Sabha Elections Announced: 37 Seats Vacant, Maharashtra's 7 Key Seats in Focus

• Election Commission announces schedule for biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states.
• Terms of 37 members expiring in April 2026, including 7 from Maharashtra.
• Official notification on February 26, 2026; voting on March 16, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
• Vote counting and results on March 16, 2026, if elections are contested.
• Maharashtra's 7 seats crucial: Mahayuti expected to win 6, Mahavikas Aghadi one; prominent MPs retiring include Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale, Priyanka Chaturvedi.