It Worked For The Mahatma; Will It Work For Anna?
Gandhi Did It Mahatma Gandhi did it. He fasted. And, in so doing, he forced the hand of the British colonial powers of his time. Aware of the Mahatma’s huge following, and fearful of repercussions that would arise from his untimely death, the British could not afford to let Gandhi starve himself to death, be it over the issue of separate political representation for the lowest caste, or to stop communal fighting between Hindus and Muslims. And so, they acceded to his demands. Fasting... Read More
