 The mood in various towns in that were affected was variable, as gauged by local newspapers.In general, the event was treated with concern and dismay in Midnapore by inhabitants citing a loss of importance, greeted with parades and other festivities in Tamluk since it was now a district town, and with dismay or apathy in Contai since Contai had failed to become the district town in the newly formed district.The major opposition party, the Trinamool Congress opposed the move, but a section of the media was favorable.