It's election season in India with voters in two states and a union territory headed to polls. Meanwhile, Dhaka has once again asked India to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Follow DW

Bank holiday April 9, 2026: Banks will remain closed in Assam, Kerala, Goa and other poll-bound states due to elections. Check where banks are open or shut and plan ahead.

Voters across two states and one union territory in India will cast their ballot in Assembly elections tomorrow.