Patna, Aug. 2 -- Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, responding to the Mahagathbandhan's planned rally, said the alliance will realise the ground reality in Bihar as they go "village to village."

Manjhi's remark comes after Tejashwi Yadav announced a post-Rakshabandhan campaign, with Rahul Gandhi set to launch a 17-day outreach in the state from August 9.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Manjhi said, "Let them hold the rally. It's a good thing. When they go village to village, they will find out what the atmosphere is like in Bihar."

In a recent development, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, however, rejected these claims and questioned the credibility of the protestors.

"What will those who defamed the entire state say? Whether Rahul Gandhi...