Rajya Sabha Elections Set for March 16 for 37 Seats Across 10 States

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states are on March 16. See which states are affected and what it means for political representation.

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Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats will happen on March 16, which is a significant number of seats up for grabs.

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How Rajya Sabha Elections on March 16 Affect 37 Seats in 10 States

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states are on March 16. See which states are affected and what it means for political representation.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has energized voters and strengthened the LDP ahead of a snap election, but her inexperience and ties to the Shinzo Abe faction pose risks for governance and public trust. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/02/06/takaichi-ldp-poised-for-big-win/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #sanaetakaichi #ldp #jip #cra #cdp #komeito #shinzoabe #shigeruishiba #upperhouse #lowerhouse #2026lowerhouseelection
Takaichi and the LDP appear poised for a big win

Takaichi’s performance has surprised most observers. Not only did she take office with sky-high approval ratings, but she has maintained them since October.

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Taro Yamamoto, who founded Reiwa Shinsengumi in 2019, is resigning from the Upper House due to his health, but will stay on as the party’s leader. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/21/japan/politics/reiwa-shinsengumi-head-quit-upper-house/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #reiwashinsengumi #taroyamamoto #upperhouse
Reiwa Shinsengumi leader Taro Yamamoto resigns from Upper House due to health

Yamamoto, who founded the party in 2019, said he will focus on his health for an “indefinite” period but stay on as the party’s leader.

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The 125 lawmakers elected to Japan’s Upper House in July 2025 have ¥30.82 million ($196,000) of assets on average. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/05/japan/politics/upper-house-lawmakers-assets/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #upperhouse #diet #2022upperhouseelection
Japan’s new Upper House lawmakers have ¥30.82 million of assets on average

The number of lawmakers with assets amounting to ¥100 million or more has doubled from four to eight.

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Crowds poured into the streets of #Hargeisa after #Israel became the first UN member to recognize #Somaliland, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough. @mp_indho_Indho from #UpperHouse, publicly praised Israel’s decision.

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Crowds Celebrate In Somaliland After Israel Recognizes Independence | Saxafi Media

Crowds filled Hargeisa after Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, sparking celebrations and reshaping regional diplomacy

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NSW government workers’ comp changes defeated as premier declares fight is ‘over’

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has declared “it’s over”, after a core component of the government’s controversial…
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Abortion legislation voted down in South Australian Parliament

A new push to change South Australia’s abortion laws to limit terminations after 23 weeks has been voted…
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