The BJP in West Bengal plans to launch 'Choreder Panchali' (tales of theft) tableaux in Purba Medinipur district to counter the TMC's 'Unnayaner Panchali' (chronicles of development) campaign. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused the TMC of spreading lies and alleged that Hindus in Nandigram live in fear of 'jihadi elements' supported by the ruling party. The TMC criticized Adhikari's remarks as a dangerous polarization tactic.