Patna, Oct. 14 -- Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday accused the opposition Mahagathbandhan of "planting stories and spreading rumours" about the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Speaking to ANI, Jha further stated that Bihar Chief Minister and party chief Nitish Kumar was "absolutely happy" and ready for the elections that are scheduled to be held on November 6 and 11.

"The opposition knows that they are losing the election. They are planting stories, spreading rumours about what is going on in the NDA. Nitish Kumar is absolutely happy. He is ready for the elections. He will campaign for the NDA. He is keeping an eye on everything. He is talking to the senior leaders of the NDA....