Published: 14 March 2026India TVGovernance
Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: 37 Seats Across 10 States; NDA Wins 22, Opposition 15
Biennial Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states (Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana) concluded around March 15-16, 2026. Twenty-six candidates were elected unopposed; voting was held for 11 seats in Bihar (5), Odisha (4), and Haryana (2) on March 16.
NDA won 22 seats (BJP 13 + allies 9), while opposition secured 15 (Congress 6, TMC 4, DMK 3, others 2). Bihar CM Nitish Kumar won a Rajya Sabha seat. In Bihar, the opposition Mahagathbandhan faced a setback as four of its MLAs did not vote. The NDA's Rajya Sabha numbers strengthened.
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Q: Analyse the results of the March 2026 biennial Rajya Sabha elections and evaluate their significance for the numerical balance between the NDA and the Opposition in the Upper House.
Answer (50 words):
The biennial Rajya Sabha polls for 37 seats across 10 states concluded on March 16, 2026, with 26 unopposed returns and contested polls in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana. The NDA won 22 seats (BJP 13, allies 9); Opposition secured 15. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was elected, strengthening NDA numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Rajya Sabha seats went to elections in March 2026?
Biennial Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states concluded around March 15-16, 2026. The states were Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana.
Where was voting held after unopposed Rajya Sabha results?
Twenty-six candidates were elected unopposed. Voting was held for 11 seats in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana on March 16.
How did the NDA and opposition perform in the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections?
The NDA won 22 seats, with BJP taking 13 and allies taking 9. The opposition secured 15 seats, including Congress 6, TMC 4, DMK 3, and others 2.
What happened in Bihar during the Rajya Sabha elections?
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar won a Rajya Sabha seat. In Bihar, the opposition Mahagathbandhan faced a setback as four of its MLAs did not vote.
