Former Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev said she resigned from her party to avoid being in "two boats at the same time" [4].

Dev's departure and her subsequent comments on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) signal a shift in political alignment for the former Rajya Sabha member. Her critique of current opposition structures and praise for the ruling coalition's stability suggest a potential realignment within the regional politics of Assam and West Bengal.

During an interview with Times Now, Dev said she resigned and discussed the prospect of a merger between the Trinamool Congress and the Indian National Congress [1]. She said her decision to leave the party was a personal right based on her own political analysis [3].

Dev specifically highlighted the organizational strength of the NDA compared to other political groupings. "The NDA is not scattered," Dev said. "They have a tighter alliance and a more stable alliance" [2].

The former lawmaker also addressed her interactions with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She said her relationship with the chief minister is one of mentorship and guidance. "I look up to Himanta Biswa Sarma as a guide," Dev said [1].

When questioned about the specifics of her exit and her views on party leadership, Dev said the circumstances of her departure were a long story [4]. She said she is entitled to make a political analysis of the situation and take a call for herself [3].

“"The NDA is not scattered. They have a tighter alliance and a more stable alliance."”

Sushmita Dev's public alignment with Himanta Biswa Sarma and her praise for the NDA's stability suggest a strategic pivot away from the Trinamool Congress. By emphasizing the 'scattered' nature of other alliances, Dev is framing her move as a pursuit of political stability rather than a mere party switch, potentially positioning herself for a future role within the NDA framework in the Northeast.