Odisha Chief Minister, Mr. Naveen Patnaik is cutting short his visit to the United Kingdom and rushing back to Bhubaneswar after reports of split in the ruling Biju Janata Dal.

Things came to a head after Parliamentary party leader in Rajya Sabha Pyari Mohan called a meeting at his Bhubaneswar residence last night where 33 MLAs including three ministers were present.

However, Mohapatra on Wednesday ruled out any split within the party. Addressing a press conference at Bhubaneswar, Mohapatra said that Mr. Patnaik continues to be the party leader.

He also said that he has no intention to become the next Chief Minister.

Mr Mohapatra however, said the Odisha Chief Minister is being mis-guided by a group of conspirators comprising ministers, MPs and MLAs. He also claimed that majority of MLAs and party workers are with him.