S K Lohani new Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha
The Election Commission of Indian (ECI) has approved the appointment of Sushil Kumar Lohani as the next Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, an official said on Friday.
Lohani, a 1995-batch IAS officer, will replace Surendra Kumar, who has been serving as the CEO, Odisha since February, 2018.
In a letter to Odisha Chief Secretary, ECI secretary said: "It may be ensured that Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani takes over the charge of Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha immediately. A compliance to the above effect may be sent within a week."
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