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All 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh filled unopposed

Uttar Pradesh has filled all 10 of its Rajya Sabha vacancies through unopposed elections, with the BJP securing eight seats and the Samajwadi Party claiming two. No balloting was required as no rival candidates filed nominations.

LSN India · 9 October 2026

All 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh filled unopposed

All 10 Rajya Sabha seats allocated to Uttar Pradesh have been filled unopposed, with results declared final on Monday. The BJP has secured eight nominations while the Samajwadi Party (SP) has won two seats, according to election authorities. The absence of competing candidates meant that no voting took place, and all 10 elected members were declared victorious by default following the conclusion of the nomination period. This outcome reflects the political dynamics in the state legislature, where the BJP holds a commanding majority in the state assembly that elects Rajya Sabha members. The unopposed elections represent a streamlined process for filling the upper house vacancies, ensuring continuity of representation without requiring a full electoral exercise. The newly elected members are expected to take oath and assume their Rajya Sabha duties shortly.