Election Commission of India Announces Rajya Sabha Elections
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026
The announcement of the India===Rajya Sabha election schedule by the India===Election Commission of India is a routine political event with minimal direct market impact. It ensures the continuity of legislative processes, which is generally seen as a stable factor.
The India===Election Commission of India announced the schedule for biennial elections to 37 India===Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states: India===Maharashtra, India===Odisha, India===Tamil Nadu, India===West Bengal, India===Assam, India===Bihar, India===Chhattisgarh, India===Haryana, India===Himachal Pradesh, and India===Telangana. The current members' terms conclude in April 2026. The election process will commence on February 26 with the notification issuance, followed by nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawals. Polling is set for March 16, with vote counting on the same day, and the entire process will conclude by March 20. The India===Election Commission of India has mandated the use of specific violet sketch pens for marking ballot papers and will appoint observers to ensure fairness. Additionally, the India===Election Commission of India has launched an extensive EVM and VVPAT awareness campaign in poll-bound states and Union Territories, including India===Assam, India===Kerala, India===Puducherry, India===Tamil Nadu, and India===West Bengal, to familiarize voters with the electronic voting systems.
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