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Surama Padhy
Politician Profile

Surama Padhy

Date of Birth December 29, 1960
Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
Position / Role Hon'ble Speaker

Biography

Surama Padhy (also spelled Surma Padhi) is an Indian politician from Odisha and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She is currently serving as the 24th Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly since 20 June 2024.

She is also a Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Ranpur constituency in Nayagarh district. Known for her long political journey and persistence, she achieved a major victory in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections after multiple previous attempts.
Surama Padhy has also served as a Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation in the Odisha government during the BJP–BJD alliance period.
Early Life & Education
Surama Padhy was born on 29 December 1960 in Raj-Ranpur, Odisha.
She completed:
Master of Arts (MA) in 1982 from Ravenshaw College (affiliated with Utkal University)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
By profession, she is an advocate and later transitioned into active politics.
She is married to Bipin Bihari Padhy, a chartered accountant, and has two children.

Career Timeline

Early Political Role

2000 – 2002 – President, BJP Mahila Morcha
Legislative & Ministerial Career
2004 – 2009 – Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly (Ranpur)
2004 – 2009 – Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation, Odisha Government
Electoral Journey
Contested multiple elections from Ranpur constituency
Faced defeats in several elections including 2019 (lost by 4,251 votes)
Recent Political Success
4 June 2024 – Elected as MLA from Ranpur
Defeated BJD candidate Satyanarayana Pradhan by 15,544 votes
Current Role
20 June 2024 – Present – Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly (24th Speaker)
Key Achievements & Highlights
One of the prominent women leaders in Odisha BJP
Served as Cabinet-level Minister (Independent Charge)
Demonstrated strong political comeback after multiple defeats
Currently holds one of the highest constitutional posts in the state legislature (Speaker)
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 29 December 1960
Age: 65 (as of 2025)
Birthplace: Raj-Ranpur, Odisha
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Profession: Advocate, Politician
Spouse: Bipin Bihari Padhy
Children: 2 (Alee Padhy, Ashutosh Padhy)
Education: MA, LLB (Utkal University)
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