A right to education activist, Matin Mujawar, claims his appointment with President Pratibha Patil was cancelled at the last minute during her recent visit to the city. The activist, who is fighting for a fee regulation law, said he had sought prior permission to meet the President.

Turned away: Matin Mujawar says he and other activists were not allowed in at Raj Bhavan during President Patil’s visit even though he had an appointment. Pic/Lopamudra Sahoo