ADVERTISEMENTThe AIU interpreted “the maintenance of the status quo” as a suggestion that key officials should continue in their respective posts. Going by the MoE’s order, Pathak should have stepped down on or before December 22. But the extension letter is silent on the status quo. “Going by the first order, the status quo was valid for a maximum of six months. “Since the president (Pathak) is visiting Japan, the AIU wants to interpret the order to justify his continuation in office,” he said.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 02:13 UTC