The election commission has announced the date for Rajya Sabha polls, with elections to be held on June 18 for seats across several states. The number of seats up for election is reported to be either 24 or 26, with some outlets specifying that 24 seats are at stake. Additionally, by-elections for certain seats, including one held by Sunetra Pawar, are also scheduled to take place, although the total number of by-election seats is not consistently reported.