Ripun Bora Resigns, Sushmita Dev to Address TMC Crisis in Assam

Ripun Bora, the chief of Trinamool Congress' Assam unit, has resigned citing dissatisfaction with the party's regional acceptance. Following his resignation, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev will visit Guwahati to consult with state office bearers. Bora's resignation highlights the challenges TMC faces in expanding its presence in Assam.

Ripun Bora, the chief of the Trinamool Congress' Assam unit, resigned on Sunday, igniting discussions within the party. According to sources, TMC's Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev is expected to visit Guwahati soon to meet with state office bearers.

Bora, who joined TMC from Congress in April 2022, cited the people's perception of TMC as a 'regional party' of West Bengal as a key reason for his resignation. Bora expressed dissatisfaction with the party's efforts to adapt to Assam's political landscape in his letter to TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

Sources indicated that tensions had been rising between Bora and the party leadership, particularly due to TMC's positioning as a party for Bengalis in Assam. The party's poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls, where it secured only 0.37% of the vote from four constituencies, further exacerbated the situation. Sushmita Dev's upcoming visit aims to address these issues and strategize TMC's future in Assam and the northeastern states.

(With inputs from agencies.)