Patna, Oct. 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Mahagathbandhan after Sasaram RJD candidate Satendra Sah was arrested shortly after filing nominations on charges of dacoity.

Maurya further hit out at the opposition after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha withdrew from the Bihar elections.

Speaking to reporters, Maurya said, "I have seen that he (RJD candidate Satendra Sah) has been arrested by the Jharkhand Police on charges of dacoity. JMM was going to fight in the elections but they have separated from the alliance. The Mahagathbandhan has been destroyed..."

The BJP leader exuded confidence in the NDA alliance's victory in the Bihar elections, saying, "In 2025, ...