বাংলাThe West Bengal government has issued closure notices to 252 Islamic educational institutions as part of a review of madrasa operations. Another 100 institutions have received show-cause notices, putting West Bengal madrasas under renewed scrutiny.
Reports say most of the 252 institutions facing closure notices are non-recognized Khareji madrasas. At least 44 are in Malda, 37 in Uttar Dinajpur, 32 in South 24 Parganas, and 25 each in Nadia and Murshidabad.
Why Are West Bengal Madrasas Facing Notices?
State Minority Affairs Minister Khudiram Tudu said the institutions receiving show-cause notices must provide documents proving valid approval. Failure to do so could result in the closure of the West Bengal madrasas.
A statewide survey was ordered in June to identify recognized and unrecognized madrasas. The Minority Affairs and Madrasa Education Department subsequently surveyed Kolkata and 22 other districts, examining management, student enrollment, funding sources and registration status.
The government’s move has also triggered political debate. BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya backed the decision, arguing that the government has a responsibility to act if anti-state activities are conducted under the cover of madrasa education.
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul also defended the action, while Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh argued that madrasa education is an educational system and should not be associated with a “terrorist” label. The issue involving West Bengal madrasas has therefore become a major political talking point.
Attention is now focused on whether the institutions can provide the required approval documents and how many will ultimately be closed.
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