In Odisha, Maoist released Biju Janata Dal, BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka on Thursday. He was handed over to his wife Koushalya and lawyer Nihar Ranjan Patnaik at Balipeta in Maoist-hit Narayanpatna of Koraput district. The Maoists agreed to release the MLA with the condition that he would resign as an MLA and disassociate himself with all the activities of his party, the ruling Biju Janata Dal.The MLA from Laxmipur in tribal-dominated Koraput district was kept in the captivity of the Maoists for 34 days.