Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

The reporter said that an event had been organised for the President the previous day.

A

The reporter said, “An event is organised for the President today.”

B

The reporter said, “An event is organised for the President yesterday.”

C

The reporter said, ”An event was organised for the President yesterday.”

D

The reporter said, “Let us organise an event for the President the next day.”