West Bengal reviews madrasas amid terror concerns and illegal operations

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Monday, Sep 14, 2026 1:21 pm ET1min read
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a review of madrasas in the state to identify illegal ones. Union Home Minister Amit Shah raised concerns about madrasas in border districts, alleging they are used as a cover for Pakistani militant activities. This is not a new issue, as former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee acknowledged the problem in 2002-2003, but was forced to distance himself from the anti-madrasa campaign due to the Islamic factor's importance in voting.

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