Bhubaneswar: Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy is currently receiving medical treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after falling ill recently. Her condition and ongoing treatment were reviewed during a visit by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to the hospital.

The Chief Minister reached AIIMS to meet the Assembly Speaker and enquire about her health. During the visit, Majhi spoke with those attending to Padhy and sought information about her medical care and overall condition.

Majhi expressed his concern over the Speaker’s health and extended his wishes for her speedy recovery. He also prayed for her early return to normal health.

Padhy’s hospitalization has drawn attention in Odisha’s political circles, given her constitutional position as the presiding officer of the state Legislative Assembly. The Speaker plays a central role in conducting proceedings of the House, maintaining order during debates and ensuring that legislative business is carried out according to established rules.

The Chief Minister’s hospital visit reflected the government’s concern over the health of the senior constitutional functionary. While visiting Padhy, Majhi conveyed his good wishes and hoped that she would recover soon.

The Assembly Speaker’s health will continue to be watched as she undergoes treatment at AIIMS. Further information regarding her medical condition can be expected from official sources as and when it is made available.

The visit also highlighted the importance of ensuring the well-being of key constitutional officeholders who are responsible for the functioning of important institutions of the state.

Padhy has been serving as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, where she presides over legislative proceedings and performs responsibilities associated with the office. Her recovery is therefore being followed with interest across the state.

For now, the focus remains on her treatment and recovery. The Chief Minister’s message was centered on wishing the Speaker a quick return to good health.

Report: Sudam Babu, State Bureau, Odisha