Massive Jolt to Mamata Banerjee as Sushmita Dev Resigns from Rajya Sabha

In a significant political development, Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday, marking the second high-profile departure from the party's parliamentary ranks within a week.

Dev submitted her resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, requesting that it be accepted with immediate effect. Her move comes days after veteran TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha, citing concerns over the party's internal functioning.

The back-to-back resignations have intensified discussions about growing dissent within the Trinamool Congress following recent political setbacks. Political observers view these developments as a challenge for the Mamata Banerjee-led party, particularly in Parliament, where maintaining unity among lawmakers remains crucial.

Adding to the speculation surrounding her political future, Sushmita Dev was later seen meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. The meeting has fueled reports of a possible shift in political allegiance, although no official announcement has been made so far.

Dev's departure is also being viewed as a setback for the TMC's efforts to strengthen its presence in the Northeast, a region where she has been one of the party's most prominent faces.

With key parliamentary leaders stepping down in quick succession, attention is now focused on how the Trinamool Congress responds to the emerging challenges and whether further political realignments may follow in the coming weeks.