July 7: Day 1 of my fast, day 862 of our chain.
In Greece for a conference. Been busy with little time to read the news or catch up on FB posts. Keeping this brief, but thankful that this fasting chain never lets me lose India from my heart and mind, no matter how far or how busy I am.
Remembering Father Stan Swamy, who was cruelly taken from us a year ago. We cannot let his remarkable life be forgotten, and his ideals trampled on. We owe you, Father Swamy 🙏✊🏽
#ChainFastingForPeace
#FastingAgainstFascism
#ResignAmitShah
#FreeSanjivBhatt
#ResignModi
July 8: Day 2 of my fast, day 863 of our chain.
Conferences are a time for scientific exchange, but also for socializing with other scientists through tourism and gastronomy, both of which Thessaloniki offers in spades. Out of the 5 days I spent in Thessaloniki, I had 3 days of all that, but I fasted yesterday and today, and will be fasting tomorrow on my way back to Germany.
Why? Because this is a chain of solidarity for all of those who are being ruthlessly trampled on by Modi and his enablers. I will not let my guard down and let myself be distracted by good food and drink while gems of humanity like Teesta Setalvad, Mohammad Zubair and so many others get punished by monsters who have taken over our beautiful country during the past 8 years.
All of us in this chain are keeping a hawk’s eye out for you, dear Teesta, dear Zubair! We will keep speaking out, nothing will be forgotten!!
#ChainFastingForPeace
#FastingAgainstFascism
#ResignAmitShah
#FreeSanjivBhatt
#ResignModi
July 9: Day 3 of my fast, day 864 of our chain.
People often call me brave, and it surprises me. My immediate response is to check if I’m just being foolhardy. I usually find that to indeed be the case, but during the past few years, I notice that I am being called brave for simply thinking about what is right and for speaking my mind after a lot of careful deliberation. I don’t think one should have to be brave to do that. One simply needs to be free. And if you don’t have that freedom, what fake sense of security are you bargaining that freedom for?
These thoughts remind me of Helen Keller‘s words:
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”
#ChainFastingForPeace
#FastingAgainstFascism
#ResignAmitShah
#FreeSanjivBhatt
#ResignModi
Chain Fasting For Peace 