Hyderabadis gave a raw deal to themselves and the election process this season. Final figures say that the voter turnout percentage was a paltry 52 pc in the city.

The poor turnout has caused much outrage. Celebrities like Koratala Siva have been quick to sham the urban voter. What on earth was the Hyderabadi voter doing on the election day?

As expected, it was a holiday that he made use of by staying back at home, shopping, making merry at cinema halls, etc. This is despite the fact that many multiplexes were closed during the voting time. The appeals of the Election Commission and civil society groups over the years have fallen on deaf ears. The impact of big movie stars, who proudly went to use their voting right, was not seen much.

As reported by a TV channel, fans of '2.0' flocked to multiplex centres like Prasads Imax to catch the Rajinikanth movie. This is only the tip of the iceberg.

Unenthusiastic voter turnout is a bane. Meanwhile, parties are wondering what to make out of the poor turnout. Does it mean anti-incumbency is weak or strong?