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Mar 19, 2026 Quick headlines covering enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct in West Bengal and controversies over civil service transfers. A survey of Chhattisgarh's internally displaced people and RSS reorganization in Madhya Pradesh. Reports on Iran considering transit fees for Hormuz and threats to Gulf oil and gas facilities. A political claim about an unexpected strike is also highlighted.
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EC Imposes Model Code And Reassigns Officers
- The Election Commission enforced the model code of conduct immediately after announcing the five-state Assembly poll schedule.
- EC began deploying security personnel and transferring top IAS and IPS officers, prompting Mamata Banerjee to call the moves sweeping and write to the Chief Election Commissioner.
Chhattisgarh IDP Survey Reveals Large Displacement
- Chhattisgarh's survey counted 31,098 internally displaced persons who fled during the Maoist conflict and Salwa Judum-era operations.
- Of these, 20,455 live in Telangana and 10,642 in Andhra Pradesh across 6,939 families from 651 villages.
RSS Reorganizes Madhya Pradesh Into Seven Divisions
- The RSS will replace its province-based structure in Madhya Pradesh with seven divisions to decentralize decision-making.
- Madhya Bharat province splits so Gwalior merges with Chambal and Bhopal merges with Nirmadapuram from 27 March.