New Delhi, April 7 -- Campaigning for the Assembly elections in Kerala drew to a close today, 7 April. In the final hours today, top leaders from various political parties made concerted efforts to connect with voters and strengthen their support base across the only state in India ruled by the Left.

Kerala will vote for all 140 seats on 9 April. Kerala has been governed by the CPI(M)-led LDF for the past decade. In the 2021 elections, the LDF retained power with 99 seats, becoming the first incumbent government since 1977 to win consecutive terms.

While the fight is seen between LDF and UDF, the Bharatiya Janata Party is also seeking to gain some ground in the state. Here is a look at top 10 candidates in the fray on 9 April in Kerala....