Rajya Sabha Elections for 37 Seats on March 16: Full Schedule & Retiring MPs

• Election Commission announces Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states.
• Voting and counting of votes scheduled for March 16, 2026.
• Terms of sitting MPs ending in April necessitate these elections.
• Key states include Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
• MLAs elect Rajya Sabha MPs via proportional representation with a single transferable vote and open ballot.