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Sushmita Dev quits Rajya Sabha seat
NDTV Profit··10 Jun
TMC's Sushmita Dev resigned as a Rajya Sabha MP, delivering another setback to Mamata Banerjee's party. Soon after the resignation, visuals emerged of Dev meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi, intensifying speculation about her next move.
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What It Means For You
- High-profile resignations can change party morale even before they change legislative arithmetic.
- If you follow Northeast politics, Dev's meeting with Himanta Biswa Sarma will be read as a sign of possible realignment.
- For voters, such exits raise questions about ideological consistency and representation after elections.
What's Happening
- Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha as a TMC member.
- Photos and reports showed her meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after the resignation.
- TMC leaders expressed surprise, with Saugata Roy saying the move was not anticipated.
A Wider TMC Crisis
- Dev joined Trinamool in 2021 after leaving Congress, giving TMC a recognised face from Assam and national women's politics.
- Her resignation comes as Trinamool faces reports of parliamentary rebellion and other exits.
- Regional parties expanding beyond their home base often face loyalty tests when electoral momentum weakens.
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