Representative image NEW DELHI: In the Union territory of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 29.7% of electors have been deleted from the draft electoral roll published on Friday, with officials overseeing the SIR (special intensive revision attributing the unique trend to the UT’s large migrant workforce and heavily industrialised economy.The largest share of deletions – 22.5% of the electorate – comprised voters who were marked absent or untraceable as they were not found on their registered addresses despite multiple visits by BLOs. Another 4.6% had permanently shifted, 1.7% had died, 0.6% were registered at multiple places, and 0.2% were deleted under the “others” category.Final voter roll on August 11Of the UT’s 4.28 lakh electors, just over 3 lakh, or 70.3%, submitted enumeration forms on June 4, when the SIR was announced. The remaining were removed from the draft roll.”The latest survey by the health department put the UT’s population at 6.8 lakh, of which around 3 lakh were migrants,” an officer involved in SIR told TOI.While 29.7% is the highest rate of deletion so far in any state/UT at the draft roll stage, it is not the final figure, as deleted names can be added back during the claims and objections period. Also, fresh enrolments (through Form 6) will also lead to some additions. The final roll will be published on August 11.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? Kerala Orders Probe Into Wayanad Landslide Tragedy’Exam Paper Came A Night Before’: UGC-NET Leak Trail, Whistleblower Tells His Story | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Samosa to Bread Pakoda: Popular deep-fried snacks of India and their calorie count you should knowTop 6 most visited national parks in the USA every nature lover should experience once in their lifetimeHow Chanel No. 5 got its famous name: The story behind the iconic fragrance10 baby names that mean “miracle” in different cultures6 stunning red birds in India and where to find themIf your child says these 7 phrases often, psychologists say they’re asking for connectionAre you accidentally damaging your kidneys? Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war
NEW DELHI: In the Union territory of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 29.7% of electors have been deleted from the draft electoral roll published on Friday, with officials overseeing the SIR (special intensive revision attributing the unique trend to the UT’s large migrant workforce and heavily industrialised economy.The largest share of deletions – 22.5% of the electorate – comprised voters who were marked absent or untraceable as they were not found on their registered addresses despite multiple visits by BLOs. Another 4.6% had permanently shifted, 1.7% had died, 0.6% were registered at multiple places, and 0.2% were deleted under the “others” category.Final voter roll on August 11Of the UT’s 4.28 lakh electors, just over 3 lakh, or 70.3%, submitted enumeration forms on June 4, when the SIR was announced. The remaining were removed from the draft roll.“The latest survey by the health department put the UT’s population at 6.8 lakh, of which around 3 lakh were migrants,” an officer involved in SIR told TOI.While 29.7% is the highest rate of deletion so far in any state/UT at the draft roll stage, it is not the final figure, as deleted names can be added back during the claims and objections period. Also, fresh enrolments (through Form 6) will also lead to some additions. The final roll will be published on August 11.
