But if you deliberately decide not to eat, then suddenly the entire machinery of the State discovers you need nutrition immediately. That headline would travel far beyond our borders, and headlines are far more dangerous than hunger. A man quietly starving in protest has often frightened rulers far more than thousands shouting slogans. A fasting protest asks awkward questions. If you’d like to join, do send a thumbs-up to WhatsApp number 9892572883 or send a message to bobsbanter@gmail.com