In the recently held general elections in Srikakulam district, around 25% of the eligible voters chose not to participate in the voting process. The district comprises a total of 18.75 lakh voters, but only 14.4 lakh actually voted. There was a notable increase in the number of women voters at the polling booths throughout the district.
source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/25-voters-abstain-from-voting-in-srikakulam/articleshow/110280122.cms
source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/25-voters-abstain-from-voting-in-srikakulam/articleshow/110280122.cms