1979 Rajya Sabha elections
# 1979 Rajya Sabha elections

Rajya Sabha elections were held on various dates in 1979, to elect members of the Rajya Sabha, Indian Parliament's upper chamber.

## 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

Rajya Sabha members for term 1979-1985 :

| 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 )
