<span style="color: #222222;">In Kerala, the three principal coalitions are entering the final phase of election campaigning as only 12 days remain for the upcoming assembly polls.  BJP National President J P Nadda will reach Kerala day after tomorrow as part of campaigning. . CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, Polit bureau members Prakash Karat and CPI  General Secretary D Raja are campaigning for the left front. Rahul Gandhi will reach Idukki day after tomorrow as part of UDF's campaign. Congress leaders A K Antony and Randeep Singh Surjewala are also dominant figures campaigning for UDF.<br />'' <br />'' Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the LDF election conventions at Kollam and Iravipuram constituencies. He said that the credibility of a corruption free state has enabled Kerala to be preferred investment destination for foreign corporates. This will inturn increase the employment opportunities within the state.<br />'' <br />'' CPIM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said that the state government that implemented reforms across various fields and is a role model to the entire nation<br />''<br />''Meanwhile the distribution of ballot papers for those who are unable to go to the polling booths for upcoming Assembly elections will begin tomorrow. This includes those above 80 years of age, covid patients who are in quarantine and physically challenged.</span>