The Sandeshkhali land grab and sexual harassment case took a dramatic turn as two women withdrew their allegations against TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh. Purported videos surfaced, alleging BJP leaders forced the women to sign blank papers used to file false rape complaints. TMC MP Sagarika Ghosh filed a complaint with the Election Commission, blaming BJP for conspiring to fabricate the allegations. The women now claim they were misled and paid to make false statements. The controversy unfolds as the riverine area of Sandeshkhali gained attention following protests by women against TMC and BJP leaders.