Soon after SIR, Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer applies for voluntary retirement
Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer, R. S. Gopalan, submitted a request for voluntary retirement shortly after the State Election Commission’s (SIR) proceedings concluded. He stated the decision was driven by personal considerations and asserted it was unrelated to the SIR process. The timing of the filing has drawn attention, though officials emphasized the personal nature of the retirement. The move was reported by The Hindu.