Sushmita Dev Resigns from Rajya Sabha, Fueling Speculation About Her Political Future

: Former Silchar MP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, setting off fresh political speculation after reports surfaced of her meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. Dev formally submitted her resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan, requesting that it take effect immediately. The move has sparked discussions in political circles about her future course, particularly in light of reports linking her to a possible shift in political allegiance. A prominent face from Assam , Dev began her political career with the Congress and represented the Silchar parliamentary constituency in the Lok Sabha. She joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 after ending her long association with the Congress and soon emerged as one of the party’s key national leaders. She later entered the Upper House as a TMC nominee. Her resignation comes at a time when the Trinamool Congress is witnessing signs of unrest within its ranks. The situation has drawn attention after reports claimed that Dev held talks with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shortly after stepping down from Parliament, giving rise to speculation about a possible entry into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The development follows another high-profile exit from the party’s parliamentary wing. Earlier this week, senior TMC leader and Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigned from both the party and the Upper House, citing serious concerns about the organisation’s functioning and governance issues in West Bengal. In his resignation, Roy alleged that corruption, administrative failures and concerns related to public welfare had contributed to a decline in public confidence in the ruling party. His remarks further intensified debate over internal challenges facing the Trinamool Congress. With two Rajya Sabha members leaving within a short span, political observers believe the party is facing increasing pressure to address concerns within its leadership structure. The resignations have also fueled discussions about the future political landscape ahead of upcoming electoral contests. While reports of Dev’s meeting with Sarma have generated considerable interest, neither the former parliamentarian nor the BJP has made any official announcement regarding her next political move. Nevertheless, the development has added a new dimension to the evolving political equations in Assam and beyond.