Despite a string of electoral successes in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress has been haunted by allegations of corruption. From the Saradha chit fund scam to the Narada sting videos, several party leaders have been arrested by central agencies. This article discusses the party’s response to these allegations and the impact on its electoral prospects. The Trinamool’s ideology, a mix of secularism and religious politics, is also examined. Read more to understand the challenges faced by the Trinamool Congress in defending its scam-tainted leadership.