TMC’s Sushmita Dev Resigns From Rajya Sabha, Second Exit From Party’s Upper House Ranks In A Week

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev has resigned from her post. Her move has further intensified the discussions regarding the ongoing turmoil in the ruling party of West Bengal. The special thing is that this is the second major resignation of the party from Rajya Sabha within a week. Earlier, senior leader Sukhendu Shekhar Roy had also left the membership of the Upper House. These continuous developments are being seen in political circles as a big signal for Trinamool Congress.

Did continuous resignations increase leadership difficulties?

There have been reports of dissatisfaction within the party for some time. Recently, discussions had also intensified regarding the stance of some MLAs. In such an environment, Sushmita Dev's resignation is raising many new questions. Although she has not yet publicly stated the detailed reason for her decision, political analysts are not ready to accept it as a normal development.

How did she enter TMC?

After joining TMC, Sushmita Dev was made the national spokesperson. Her role was also seen in strengthening the party's activities in the North-Eastern states. Shortly afterwards she was sent to the Rajya Sabha. She emerged as a prominent face of the party both in Parliament and in the media.

What was your position in the party?

After joining TMC, Sushmita Dev got the responsibility of national spokesperson. She has been supporting the party on many national issues. Her role was also considered important in the strategy of expansion of the party in North-East India. For this reason, her resignation is not only the resignation of an MP but is also being considered important from the organizational point of view.

Has the opposition got a new issue?

After the resignation of Sushmita Dev, opposition parties have started targeting Trinamool Congress. Political opponents say that the continuous resignations are a sign that all is not normal within the party. However, till now no big leader from TMC has responded in detail to this development.

Are your eyes set on future politics?

Now all eyes are on what decision Sushmita Dev takes next. At present her resignation is being considered a big blow for Trinamool Congress. After the exit of two prominent faces from the Rajya Sabha within a week, both political and organizational challenges appear to be facing the party.