The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha elections to 24 seats across ten states, including one seat each from Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. According to the Commission, it will issue the official notification on June 1, while polling and vote counting will take place on June 18. Besides the northeastern states, several seats in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand will also go to polls.
Additionally, the Election Commission has announced Rajya Sabha bypolls in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Several senior leaders, including former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, are completing their terms next month.
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Key Facts
- Election Type: Rajya Sabha biennial elections
- States in Northeast: Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
- Seats in Northeast: One seat each
- Notification Date: June 1, 2026
- Polling Date: June 18, 2026
- Vote Counting: June 18, 2026
- Total Seats Across India: 24 Rajya Sabha seats
- Additional Bypolls: Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
- Key Leaders Completing Term: H. D. Deve Gowda, George Kurian, Ravneet Singh
Election Commission Announces Rajya Sabha Poll Schedule
The Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha elections across ten states. The elections will cover 24 seats, including four important seats from Northeast India.
According to the Commission, one Rajya Sabha seat each in Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram will become vacant next month. Therefore, the Commission has scheduled fresh elections to fill these positions.
Polling and Counting on June 18
The Election Commission stated that it will release the official notification for the elections on June 1. After that, political parties and candidates will begin the nomination process.
Polling for all the announced seats will take place on June 18. Moreover, officials will count votes on the same day to ensure quick declaration of results.
Authorities expect political parties to begin preparations immediately, especially in states where coalition dynamics may influence the outcome.
Several States Across India Included
Apart from the northeastern states, the Rajya Sabha elections will also cover several other states across the country.
The Commission announced elections for four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka. Additionally, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh will elect three members each, while Jharkhand will vote for two Rajya Sabha seats.
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, Union Minister George Kurian and Ravneet Singh are among the members completing their terms next month.
EC Also Announces Bypolls
The Election Commission has also scheduled Rajya Sabha bypolls for one seat each in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. These seats became vacant after the concerned members secured election to their respective State Assemblies.
According to officials, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar vacated her Rajya Sabha seat after entering the State Assembly. Similarly, AIADMK MP C. V. Shanmugam also vacated his seat after his recent Assembly election victory.
The Commission will conduct these bypolls on June 18 along with the biennial elections.
Question and Answer Section
What did the Election Commission announce?
The Election Commission announced the schedule for Rajya Sabha elections to 24 seats across ten states.
Which northeastern states will hold Rajya Sabha elections?
Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram will each elect one Rajya Sabha member.
When will polling take place?
Polling and vote counting will take place on June 18, 2026.
When will the election notification be issued?
The Election Commission will issue the official notification on June 1, 2026.
Why will Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu hold bypolls?
The states will hold bypolls because sitting Rajya Sabha members vacated their seats after winning Assembly elections.
Location Context
Northeast India holds strategic and political importance in India’s parliamentary structure because regional parties and smaller states often play key roles in Rajya Sabha voting patterns and coalition politics at the national level.
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