N.Seshadrinathan has been appointed as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Kerala, succeeding the previous incumbent.A retired Principal Sessions Judge of Lakshadweep, he has served in various judicial roles including the Family Court in Irinjalakuda, CBI Court in Ernakulam, State Cooperative Tribunal, and Ernakulam MACT Court.

His appointment has sparked controversy, with some Congress leaders alleging ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), raising questions about his suitability for the role.Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) general secretary P.M.Niyas petitioned the Home Minister to scrutinize his political affiliations over the past 15 years.The previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government's proposal to appoint Law Secretary K.G.Sanal Kumar as SEC was rejected by the Governor.

This appointment highlights the political sensitivities surrounding electoral oversight in Kerala, balancing judicial integrity with political accountability.