The Sushmita Dev resignation has created fresh trouble for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and its chief Mamata Banerjee. The party is already facing internal challenges after several leaders raised their voices against the leadership. Now, the departure of Sushmita Dev from the Rajya Sabha has added to the growing concerns within the party.
Her resignation comes only days after senior leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy left the Rajya Sabha and the party. These back-to-back exits have sparked discussions about increasing unrest within TMC.
Sushmita Dev Resignation Deals Fresh Blow to TMC
On Wednesday, Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha, delivering another setback to Mamata Banerjee’s party. She submitted her resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan and requested that it be accepted immediately.
The development has attracted significant political attention because Dev was considered an important face of the Trinamool Congress at the national level. Her sudden exit has raised questions about the party’s future and internal unity.
From Congress Leader to TMC Representative
Before joining TMC, Sushmita Dev was a well-known leader in the Congress party. She represented Assam’s Silchar constituency in the Lok Sabha.
After losing the 2019 Lok Sabha election, she left Congress and joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021. Soon after joining the party, she became one of its national spokespersons and gained a strong position within the organization.
Her political rise in TMC was rapid, and she later secured a seat in the Rajya Sabha. Because of her growing influence, many political observers were surprised by her resignation.
Sushmita Dev Meets Himanta Biswa Sarma After Resigning
Soon after the Sushmita Dev resignation, reports emerged that she met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi.
According to sources, the meeting has fueled speculation that she may soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While there has been no official confirmation yet, the development has intensified political discussions across the country.
Political analysts believe that if Dev joins the BJP, it could further strengthen the party’s position in Assam and the Northeast region.
TMC Faces Consecutive Resignations
The Sushmita Dev resignation is the second major resignation from TMC within a week.
Earlier, senior leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigned from both the Rajya Sabha and the primary membership of the Trinamool Congress. Roy had served as the party’s chief whip in the Upper House for more than a decade and was considered one of the party’s trusted leaders.
His departure had already created political shockwaves. Now, Dev’s resignation has increased pressure on the party leadership.
Sukhendu Sekhar Roy’s Strong Criticism of TMC
In his resignation letter addressed to Mamata Banerjee, Roy made several serious allegations against the party.
He claimed that people in West Bengal had become disappointed with what he described as corruption, poor governance, and failures in key sectors such as education, healthcare, employment, industry, and law and order.
According to Roy, these issues played a major role in weakening public support for the Trinamool Congress.
BJP Receives Praise from Former TMC Leader
In the same letter, Roy praised the BJP for its recent political performance in West Bengal. He said that voters had given the party strong support and that the newly elected government had already started working on development projects promised during the election campaign.
His remarks drew attention because they indicated a significant shift in his political position after leaving TMC.
What the Latest Resignations Mean for TMC
The recent resignations have highlighted growing challenges within the Trinamool Congress. The party is facing criticism from former leaders while also dealing with signs of dissatisfaction among some members.
Political experts believe that the exits of prominent leaders such as Sushmita Dev and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy could affect the party’s image and organizational strength in the coming months.
As speculation continues about Dev’s next political move, the focus remains on how Mamata Banerjee and the TMC leadership respond to the growing unrest.
