The Kozhikode Corporation, despite the high-profile contest, recorded the lowest polling rate in the district. 

While most other local bodies in the district had more than 75% polling, it was just 69.55% in the Kozhikode Corporation. Incidentally, the polling percentage has been declining steadily in the city over the years, with 74.78% in 2015 and 70.49% in 2020.

“Most youngsters are out of the State either for education or employment as they have no opportunities here. The State government is responsible for it,” said K. Praveen Kumar, president of the District Congress Committee.