Sharad Pawar and other newly elected MPs took their oaths in the Rajya Sabha, marking a significant political event following the recent biennial elections.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) walked out of the Rajya Sabha in protest against remarks made by BJP leader Nishikant Dubey about former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.
The BJD is gearing up for a legal fight to disqualify six suspended MLAs accused of voting for the BJP in the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
Dilip Ray, the newly elected Rajya Sabha member, visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri to express gratitude after a closely contested election marked by cross-voting.
On March 16, 2026, India held biennial elections for the Rajya Sabha, filling 37 seats. This election process is distinct from the Lok Sabha polls, utilizing an indirect voting method.
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