title: 1979 Rajya Sabha elections
text: # 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 )
  