Former TMC RS MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash Chik Baraik join BJP in Kolkata

Three former Trinamool Congress members, including Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in a significant political shift in Kolkata. This move comes amid escalating internal dissent within the TMC, with Dev citing personal and political reasons for her departure. The TMC now faces a deepened crisis as defections continue, raising concerns about the party's stability and future in West Bengal. This shift could reshape the state's political landscape and influence upcoming elections.