Sushmita Dev, a Rajya Sabha MP, has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and vacated her parliamentary seat [1, 2].

The departure of a high-profile legislator from the Trinamool Congress signals a shift in regional political alignments as Dev seeks to refocus her efforts within her home state of Assam.

Dev, who is from Silchar, Assam, submitted her resignation to the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi [1, 2]. Following the announcement, she met with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for guidance [3].

Addressing the reasons for her exit, Dev said she did not want to be “in two boats” and cited both political and personal reasons for the decision [1, 2]. She emphasized that her primary focus is to work in Assam rather than engaging in the political landscape of West Bengal.

“I am not directly involved in Bengal politics, as I am from Assam,” Dev said [1].

Dev rejected suggestions that her departure was opportunistic, stating that her priority is to serve the people of her home region [2]. She described her current status following the resignation as a new chapter of independence.

“Today, I am a free woman,” Dev said [4].

““I am not directly involved in Bengal politics, as I am from Assam.””

This resignation reflects the tension for regional leaders operating within national parties that have strong, localized power bases. By distancing herself from the Trinamool Congress's focus on West Bengal, Dev is repositioning herself to seek influence or leadership within Assam's specific political climate, potentially aligning more closely with the state's current administration.