India, Oct. 24 -- The University of Mumbai has decided to cancel the admission of Buddhist monk Rajesh Balkhande, also known as Bhadant Vimansa, in its MA in Ambedkar Studies programme for the 2026-27 academic year. The decision was taken by the university's management council on October 13 and communicated to him on October 15.

Balkhande, who protested on the university's Kalina campus for more than eight months over various demands, has sought an explanation from the vice-chancellor, arguing that the court order cited by the university did not bar him from taking admission to a new course or entering the campus.

"The court order does not say anything about admission to a new course or stopping me from entering the campus. By cancellin...