He hailed journalists who, according to him, have refused to "bow to the authoritarianism of the Union BJP government" and continue to highlight issues related to governance, corruption, and public accountability.
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..."