Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States 2026: Schedule Announced for 24 Seats, Polling on June 18
Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States 2026: Full Schedule Released for 24 Vacant Seats
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States 2026. The biennial polls will fill 24 seats falling vacant in June-July 2026, with polling scheduled for June 18 across multiple states including Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram.
This high-stakes Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States will witness intense political activity as major parties gear up to strengthen their presence in the Upper House. The Election Commission emphasized that the entire process will be closely monitored to ensure free and fair elections.
Key Dates for Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States 2026
- Notification Date: June 1, 2026
- Last Date for Filing Nominations: June 8, 2026
- Scrutiny of Nominations: June 9, 2026
- Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: June 11, 2026
- Polling Date (if required): June 18, 2026 (9 AM to 4 PM)
- Counting of Votes: June 18, 2026 (5 PM onwards)
- Completion of Election Process: June 20, 2026
The ECI has instructed the use of only integrated violet sketch pens of prescribed specification provided by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on ballot papers.
Meghalaya Rajya Sabha Seat: NPP Expected to Sail Through
One of the keenly watched contests in this Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States is the lone seat from Meghalaya, currently held by Wanweiroy Kharlukhi of the National People’s Party (NPP). With an outright majority in the Meghalaya Assembly, the NPP is strongly positioned to retain the seat even before factoring in its allies’ support. No candidates have been officially announced yet by any party.
The inclusion of Northeastern states like Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram highlights the growing political importance of the region in national politics.
What is Rajya Sabha Election?
Rajya Sabha elections are held indirectly through members of the State Legislative Assemblies using the single transferable vote system with proportional representation. These biennial elections are crucial as one-third of Rajya Sabha seats retire every two years.
Political observers believe the outcome of the Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States 2026 will significantly influence the balance of power in the Upper House ahead of key legislative sessions.
Stay tuned with us for live updates, candidate lists, and expert analysis on the Rajya Sabha Election in 10 States 2026.
Last Updated: May 23, 2026
