Bypolls for six Rajya Sabha seats, including one from Odisha vacated by BJD-turned-BJP member Sujeet Kumar, are scheduled for December 20. The Odisha seat's term runs until April 2, 2026. BJP is expected to win, with potential candidates including Kumar, Manmohan Samal, and Samir Mohanty. Other bypolls are for Andhra Pradesh (3), West Bengal (1), and Haryana (1).
