Bhim – A New Name for Dalits

After discussing with fellow Dalits, we evolved a novel, revolutionary plan which we want to publicise through DV. The Dalits, though not Hindus, are made part of the oppressive Hinduism, which is responsible for our slavery. Hence, we must get out of this. How to come out? The only way is to have a distinct religion, culture, name, look, dress and finally a separate Dalitastan. Muslims and Christians can be immediately distinguished by their very names, Sikhs have their beard, turban and added Singh at the end of their names; but we look – both in name and culture – part and parcel of Hinduism. How to be different? Since it is difficult to change our Hindu names, we can make a beginning by adding “Bhim” at the end of every name. It is the name of B. R. Ambedkar, hence most appropriate. Besides, we have already popularised “Bhim” by greeting a fellow Dalit by saying “Jai Bhim”. This practice has now become an all-India habit. If we want to be different from the Hindus -like the Muslims, Christians, and Sikhsm – we must adopt this only way out. I and my three fellow Dalits have decided to add “Bhim” at the end of our names and write to the government to effect the change. We want our fellow Dalits all over India to seriously consider this. In AP and North India even Dalits put their sub-caste names. All of them must drop it and add Bhim. We want the blessing of DV.