Amit Shah dials Nitish as NDA maintains marginal lead in Bihar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday dialled Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the two leaders talked about the Bihar poll results and trends, sources close to the JD(U) president said,reports PTI

The NDA is marginally ahead of rival Mahagathbandhan, according to the latest Election Commission update on counting of votes.

The BJP has outperformed ally JD(U) which has triggered speculations in some quarters if Kumar will still be the chief minister or somebody from the saffron party will lead the coalition government in the state.