TMC MP Sushmita Dev Resigns from Rajya Sabha Amid Party Unrest and Speculation of BJP Switch
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party on June 10, 2026, marking the second such exit within a week after Sukhendu Sekhar Roy. Dev, a former Congress MP from Assam who joined TMC in 2021, cited personal and political reasons for her decision. Following her resignation, she met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, fueling speculation about a possible switch to the BJP. The resignations come amid internal unrest and rebellion within TMC after its defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with several MPs and MLAs expressing dissent and some aligning with the NDA. Dev emphasized her intent to pursue politics in Assam and described herself as a free individual, refraining from commenting on TMC leadership. The party faces ongoing challenges to its unity and parliamentary strength.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-left overall (Left 50%, Centre 38%, Right 12%). Overall sentiment is neutral (42/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- english— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- thetelegraph— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- thetribune— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents multiple perspectives, including official statements from Sushmita Dev, reactions from TMC leaders expressing surprise and concern, and speculation about her potential move to the BJP. Coverage includes views from opposition and ruling party figures, highlighting internal party dissent and political realignments. The sources frame the story as a significant development within TMC's ongoing crisis without endorsing any particular political stance.
The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining factual reporting of resignations and political developments with expressions of concern and surprise from TMC leaders. While some sources emphasize the setback for TMC, others focus on Dev's personal reasons and future plans, maintaining a neutral and informative approach. Speculation about party switching adds a cautious, anticipatory sentiment without definitive conclusions.