A sentence divided into 5 parts is given, each of which is numbered. One of the parts of the sentence is missing and is marked by a blank. Choose the option as your answer, which when filled in the blank will render the first part of the sentence incorrect.
After Sterlite announced its plans to expand the (1)/ Tuticorin plant, villagers around it started fresh protests (2)/ _________ (3)/ the May 22 police firing on protestors that (4)/ claimed 13 lives and left scores injured. (5)

Options

A. Even before the announcements were made, which culminated in
B. While showcasing their agitation through dance and drama, but unfortunately it ended in
C. Which lasted not more than 100 days and resulted in
D. That continued for over 100 days, culminating in