From printed masks to LED symbols, activists spoilt for choice Updated: Updated: On the bright side, all campaign materials are plastic-free Share Article AAA A shop in Thiruvananthapuram that sells publicity material and flags of all political parties. | Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHA On the bright side, all campaign materials are plastic-free While a facemask is seen by many as an impediment to their expressions during interactions, especially for the smiles that are part and parcel of vote canvassing, the mask itself is now a tool for political messaging. Since the recent local body elections, the first polls after the COVID-19 outbreak, masks printed with photographs of candidates and party symbols have been much in demand.