Odisha: Madhusudan Padhi appointed as new State Election Commissioner

The Odisha government on Monday (27.01.2025) appointed retired IAS officer Madhusudan Padhi (IAS:1991:OR) as new State Election Commissioner.

“In pursuance of clause (1) of Article 243-K of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Shri Madhusudan Padhi, IAS(Retd.) as State Election Commissioner, Odisha,” reads a notification issued by the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department.

Padhi will succeed retired IAS Aditya Prasad Padhi (IAS:1983:OR) as the State Election Commissioner, Odisha.

Madhusudan Padhi served the Odisha Government on different capabilities. He occupied prominent positions as Transport Commissioner, Principal Secretary in E&IT Department. He superannuated in October 2022.