Rakesh Sinha, Ram Shakal, Sonal Mansingh, and Mahesh Jethmalani’s retirement drops BJP’s Rajya Sabha strength to 86, NDA to 101. NDA relies on non-aligned support. Gulam Ali retires 2028. 12 President’s nominations pending. Current vacancies: 4 J&K, 11 states (due to Lok Sabha elections). K Keshava Rao joined Congress.
