TMC MP Sushmita Dev Quits Rajya Sabha, Meets Himanta Sarma in Fresh Blow to Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi: Senior Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev on Wednesday increased the problems of the party leadership by resigning from the membership of Rajya Sabha. She submitted her resignation to Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan. However, what is being discussed the most in political circles is the meeting that she had with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shortly after resigning. This meeting has further intensified the speculations about her joining BJP.

Is Sushmita Dev moving towards BJP?

Sushmita Dev's meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, shortly after leaving the membership of Rajya Sabha, has sparked a new discussion in political circles. Although no formal information has been shared by both the leaders regarding this meeting, considering the time and circumstances, speculations have intensified. It is believed in political circles that the picture regarding Sushmita Dev's new political role may become clear in the coming days. At present, all eyes are on her next step.

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.