West Bengal government orders closure of 252 madrassas, sends show-cause notice to 100
Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department Minister Kshudiram Tudu said madrassas that have requisite approvals will continue to function.
In West Bengal, the government has ordered the closure of 252 madrassas and sent show-cause notices to approximately 100 others following a state-wide survey. The survey, conducted since early June by the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, found that many of these institutions lacked necessary approvals and basic infrastructure.
Minister Kshudiram Tudu stated that madrassas with the required approvals will continue to operate. The department will examine the responses to the show-cause notices before deciding on further actions. State Panchayati Raj Minister Dilip Ghosh acknowledged past controversies surrounding madrassas, alleging that some individuals involved in extremist activities had served as teachers in these institutions.
The government aims to prevent the opening of unauthorized madrassas that may cause trouble, while allowing those operating legally and with permission to continue functioning. Opposition Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh expressed concern that not all madrassas should be judged the same way.
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