Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Mithun Chakraborty Backs Closure of Bengal’s Unrecognised Madrasas
The West Bengal government is checking madrasas that may not have official approval.
It sent closure notices to 252 institutions and asked 100 others to explain their status.
The government is examining who funds them and how they are managed.
It is also checking student enrolment and registration documents.
Mithun Chakraborty said this review is important for national security.
He said the issue had not received enough attention from earlier governments.
Minister Khudiram Tudu said the institutions must show valid authorisation.
If they cannot, they may be closed.
West Bengal issued closure notices to 252 unapproved madrasas and show-cause notices to 100 others.
Mithun Chakraborty supported examining the institutions’ funding and management over national-security concerns.
The review covers registration, funding sources, management systems and student enrolment across Kolkata and 22 districts.
Most of the 252 madrasas reportedly belong to the Khariji sect, with many located in Malda and Uttar Dinajpur.
Minister Khudiram Tudu said institutions receiving show-cause notices must provide valid authorisation or face closure.
- Who
- The West Bengal government, Minority Affairs Minister Khudiram Tudu, Mithun Chakraborty and Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya are involved.
- What
- The government issued closure notices to 252 unapproved madrasas and show-cause notices to 100 others.
- When
- The notices were issued one day before Mithun Chakraborty’s remarks, according to the article.
- Where
- The review covers Kolkata and 22 other districts of West Bengal.
- Why
- The government says it is examining authorisation, funding, management and possible national-security concerns.
- Closure notices
- 252 unapproved madrasas
- Show-cause notices
- 100 madrasas
- Review coverage
- Kolkata and 22 other West Bengal districts
- Reported sect
- Most of the 252 madrasas reportedly belong to the Khariji sect
- Largest district total
- Malda has at least 44 madrasas facing closure
- Authorisation requirement
- Institutions receiving show-cause notices must produce valid authorisation
- Reviewing department
- Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department