Patna, Oct. 12 -- Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, on Sunday underscored the importance of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and described the Bihar Assembly polls as a contest between "destruction" and "development".

He further said that the INDIA bloc during their campaigning will draw heavily from the strength of Rahul Gandhi, who is the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, referring to the Voter Adhikar Yatra of the Congress MP.

Speaking to reporters, Pappu Yadav said, "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lives according to the honour of his party and its workers. The principle of alliance is paramount, whether it is a small party or a large one. The alliance is important, the people of Bihar are important, and the victory...