TNI Bureau: BJD MLA and former minister Kalindi Behera, who was undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, was shifted to the AIIMS, New Delhi, after his condition deteriorated.

Mr Behera had been admitted to the hospital after his health condition worsened. He had undergone bypass surgery 10 years ago. He has also diabetes and kidney problems,.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has visited the hospital to meet the ailing MLA yesterday.