Key facts
- TMC MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha.
- Dev expressed a desire to focus her political work in Assam.
- She met with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- Dev denied allegations of opportunism regarding her political decisions.
- Her resignation follows a series of internal party issues and other resignations.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Rajya Sabha, with the resignation accepted by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Dev stated her decision was driven by a desire to focus her political activities in Assam.
She met with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, leading to speculation about her potential move to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Dev refuted claims of opportunism, explaining that she had both political and personal reasons for her decision and that politicians can make choices in their careers. She expressed gratitude to the people of Bengal but reiterated her commitment to working in Assam.