57 Rajya Sabha MPs to complete their tenures in April; Details here

Several prominent leaders across party lines are set to retire, each having played a crucial role in their respective domains.

Edited By: Mayank Kasyap

Last Updated : 06 January 2024, 11:14 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MPs who will complete their tenures in 2024.

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New Delhi: In a significant development, 57 eminent leaders, including key figures such as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, are poised to complete their tenures in the Rajya Sabha come April.

State-wise Distribution of Seats

The distribution of these vacancies is as follows:

Uttar Pradesh: 10 seats
Maharashtra: 6 seats
Bihar: 6 seats
Madhya Pradesh: 5 seats
West Bengal: 5 seats
Karnataka: 4 seats
Gujarat: 4 seats
Odisha: 3 seats
Telangana: 3 seats
Kerala: 3 seats
Andhra Pradesh: 3 seats
Jharkhand: 2 seats
Rajasthan: 2 seats
Uttarakhand: 1 seat
Himachal Pradesh: 1 seat
Haryana: 1 seat
Chhattisgarh: 1 seat

Notable retiring members

Several prominent leaders across party lines are set to retire, each having played a crucial role in their respective domains. The list includes BJP President J P Nadda from Himachal Pradesh, whose potential renomination may lead him to seek a seat outside his home state due to the Congress's governance there.

Political dynamics in Maharashtra, Karnataka

The Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra are anticipated to draw attention, given recent political realignments resulting from factional divisions within the NCP and the Shiv Sena. Similarly, in Karnataka, where the Congress recently came to power, four Rajya Sabha members are set to retire, paving the way for potential Congress nominees.

Power shift prospects

The Congress party, holding power in Telangana, sees an opportunity to secure at least two Rajya Sabha seats in the state. The states of Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand will also witness significant shifts as key leaders conclude their tenures.

Diverse representation in Upper House

These impending changes in the Rajya Sabha composition underscore the evolving political landscape and offer parties the chance to strategically nominate candidates to maintain diverse representation in the Upper House.

Nominated members completing tenures

In July, four nominated members, namely Mahesh Jethmalani, Sonal Mansingh, Ram Shakal, and Rakesh Sinha from the BJP, will retire, marking the end of their impactful tenures.

As the Rajya Sabha braces for this substantial turnover, political observers eagerly await the unfolding dynamics and potential shifts in the balance of power within the Upper House of Parliament.

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57 Rajya Sabha MPs to complete their tenures in April; Details here