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IIE DIGITAL DESK ; New Delhi, June 10: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev has resigned from her position, marking an unexpected turn amid ongoing political turbulence within the party. Her resignation comes at a time when internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress have reportedly been intensifying, with speculation already circulating that she might step down from both the party and her parliamentary role.

Political observers note that the resignation adds to what appears to be a series of setbacks for the ruling party in West Bengal, especially following recent electoral challenges. The development is being viewed as another sign of internal strain within the party’s organisational structure, particularly in its national outreach efforts.

Sushmita Dev, a prominent political figure and the daughter of late veteran Congress leader Santosh Mohan Dev from Assam, had joined the Trinamool Congress around five years ago. Her entry into the party was widely seen as part of a strategic effort to expand TMC’s influence beyond West Bengal, particularly in northeastern states such as Assam and Tripura.

Political insiders, the move to bring Sushmita Dev into the party was influenced by election strategist Prashant Kishor and facilitated by party leader Abhishek Banerjee. The intention was to leverage her public image, political experience, and family legacy to strengthen the party’s presence in regions where it had limited organisational reach.

The years, she was expected to play a key role in expanding the party’s footprint in the Northeast, helping to position the Trinamool Congress as a potential national alternative. However, reports suggest that differences within the party leadership and dissatisfaction with internal functioning may have contributed to her decision to resign.

Sushmita Dev had been increasingly vocal, either directly or indirectly, about concerns regarding the party’s internal decision-making processes and leadership style. While there has been no official statement detailing her reasons for resignation, political circles are already speculating about possible criticism she may voice in the coming days.

Her exit is likely to intensify discussions around internal cohesion within the Trinamool Congress, especially at a time when the party is attempting to maintain its political strength after recent electoral setbacks. Analysts believe her resignation could have implications for the party’s organisational strategy in states beyond West Bengal.

There has been no formal response from the Trinamool Congress leadership regarding her resignation. Further developments are expected as the political situation unfolds in the national capital.