1979 Rajya Sabha elections
Upper house elections to the Indian parliament
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Rajya Sabha elections were held on various dates in 1979, to elect members of the Rajya Sabha, Indian Parliament's upper chamber.[1]
Elections
Elections were held to elect members from various states.
Members elected
The following members are elected in the elections held in 1979. They are members for the term 1979-1985 and retire in year 1985, except in case of the resignation or death before the term. The list is incomplete.
State - Member - Party
| State | Member Name | Party | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | Thalekkunnil Basheer | INC | 29/12/1984 |
| Kerala | K Chathunni Master | CPM | |
| Kerala | K C Sebastian | INC | |
Bye-elections
The following bye elections were held in the year 1979.
State - Member - Party
- Bihar - Syed Shahabuddin - JAN ( ele 25/07/1979 term till 1984 )
- Bihar - Brahmdeo Ram Shastri - JAN ( ele 25/07/1979 term till 1980 )