The house was later adjourned several times during the day while the search for the futile turned intense. The speaker finally adjourned the house for the day at 4.30 p.m.

Amat said the house will resume its normal business Friday. To remove the legislators' fear, the carpet flooring would be removed, thoroughly checked and disinfected, he told reporters.

As there was no business in the house, the chief minister organised a sightseeing programme for the new members.

The new members were taken to various parks located in the state capital and hosted to delicious Oriya cuisines by state tourism department.