Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 17: In a move that has sparked speculation about his future, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Vice Chancellor, Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla, has extended his leave till Dec 29 . The extension has raised eyebrows, particularly since the VC has stated that he can be reached via phone or email in case of any urgent academic or administrative matters.
Highly placed sources suggest that the VC’s decision to extend his leave may be a sign that he is not willing to vacate his position. There is a possibility that the finding committee will not frame any charges against him, and he will emerge clean. But what happens next? Will he continue to function as the VC, albeit from a different location outside the state?
Sources close to the matter reveal that there is a strong possibility that the VC will continue to be involved in crucial issues concerning the university, even if he is not physically present on campus. The government, on the other hand, is likely to wait for normalcy to return to the university before making any further decisions.
So, what does the future hold for NEHU? Only time will tell. One thing is certain, however: the university community will be watching the developments closely, eager to know what’s next for their institution.
