New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The Rajya Sabha is headed for significant changes in the coming months, with more than one-third of its members set to retire within the next year. Between March and June 2026 alone, 57 members will complete their terms, and by November, the total climbs to 69, reshaping the composition of the Upper House at a politically sensitive moment.

The results of the upcoming Bihar and West Bengal polls will heavily influence whether prominent names are renewed or retired, particularly from the opposition. With a weaker vote bank compared to the NDA, a poor showing in these states could make it difficult for the INDIA bloc to renominate some of its members.

The first exit will be that of Ranjan Gogoi, nominated member and f...