India news: PM Modi to address election rallies in Assam

An election race is in full swing in Assam as it goes to polls this week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend three campaign rallies in the northeastern state on Monday. DW has the latest.

• Modi is expected to make an appearance in three political rallies in Asssam ahead of polls in the state
• Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has critcized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him a 'hate-spreading' leader 
• Markets in India open lower after US President Donald Trump's expletive-laden threats to hit Iran

Below you can follow the latest developments in India on Monday, April 6: