In Odisha, both the state government and maoists have failed to come to terms over release of the abducted ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA, Jhina Hikaka. The Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee of CPI (Maoist), who are holding the legislator, has given a deadline till tomorrow for the release of 29 prisoners. The state government has also rejected the demand of the Maoists to withdraw all cases against the 29 prisoners. It has only advised filing of bail petitions for 17 members of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha and 8 members of the CPI (Maoist), a move already rejected by the Maoist organisation.