In Odisha, BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Pradhan, a convict in two Kandhamal riot cases, has surrendered before a local court in 'Kandhamal today and has been sent to jail. He surrendered after his bail by the Odisha High Court was challenged in the Supreme Court. Pradhan, the MLA of G Udaygiri assembly constituency in Kandhamal district, was convicted and sent to jail by a Fast Track Court on June 29 last year in a murder case during the riot of 2008. He was granted bail by the Odisha High Court on July 9 last year. The Apex Court had asked the Odisha High Court to review its earlier order granting bail to Pradhan. The Odisha High Court was yet to take any stand on the bail granted to the MLA. In view of the Supreme Court's suggestions, Pradhan surrendered before the Fast Track Court. The BJP MLA was also convicted in the murder of another person that took place during the riot. A total of 14 riot related cases were registered against Pradhan's name of which he had been acquitted in 11 cases.