New Delhi, June 10 -- Following her resignation from Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Rajya Sabha, Sushmita Dev on Wednesday said that she wants to work in Assam now.

Adding to the TMC's troubles, Sushmita Dev had resigned from the party and is speculated to join the BJP. She met Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma in the national capital.

Describing the reason behind her decision to quit TMC, she said, "I had political and personal reasons to do this. In an independent country, a politician can make any decision in their political life. I express gratitude towards the people of Bengal, but I have to work in Assam. Looking at this, I have taken this decision."

When asked about switching to the BJP, she refuted the alleg...