With reference to Dr.M.N. Javaraiah’s letter (DV Jan.1) on my write-up, “Non-Hindus vs. Hindus”, he has missed the central point. I am not concerned with Hindus. My concern is only for “Indian races” (SC/ST/ BCs). There is no such thing as Hinduism. This my point. The “Indian races” (SC/ST/BC) are non-Hindus. Why the non-Hindu races pre-occupy themselves with anti or pro-Hindu or Hinduism? Such a stand is irrelevant to the progress of “Indian races”. We must concentrate our energies to fight for our own homes, roots, jobs, powers, posts. It is foolish to pick up a quarrel with Hindus by criticizing them. We can fight them only for our posts and lands even up to the bitter end. Buddhism plus posts and powers will give us social status and respect.
Dr. Javaraiah’s allegation that some ills are antinational and they flow from Hinduism is totally wrong. This is how the “Aryan races” fool our “Indian races” to mislead our people and thereby loot our dignities. The alleged and fake Hinduism including Brahminism has no influence on the “Indian races” and their societies. This is true today.
The “Indian races” are “non-religious” groups. They should have a religion. They must occupy 85% of posts in each office. These are the goals and a fight for our goals cannot be taken as criticism of Hindus or their alleged religion.
Buddhism is first step: Like an innocent child, Dr. Javeria prattles the terms: castes, untouchability, untouchables, Hindus, Hinduism and caste system. I am sure that he does not understand the meaning of these terms. “Hindus” means “Aryan castes” by race and culture. Hinduism means nothing and exists not now or in the past. “Untouchables” means “Indian races” and powerless orphans. Hence, they are victims of colonialism. Untouchability means colonialism. The “Indian races” (called SCs/STs and BCs) are victims of untouchability, meaning colonialism. The Bodo tribes do not ask for reformation of Hindus and Hinduism. Bodos are Bodo caste. If they disown caste and say they are not Bodos they can demand nothing. Tribe means caste/race. Rightly, they are demanding a separate state to banish Hindu colonialism from Bodoland. Bodos are not SCs to fall an easy prey for the tomfoolery of Hindus. Do not be fooled to believe that the progress of “Indian races” (SC/BC/ST) is dependent on the reformation of Hindus and their alleged Hinduism.
Reforming Hinduism is not part of our work. The progress of SCs would be determined by the reconstruction of SC societies and the political power they wield in the State. Political power (posts and positions in police stations and offices) is the basic step. Buddhism is the primary step to regain social status as distinct and vibrant races. When the “Indian races” (SC/ST/BCs) occupy 85% posts, they will resettle the alien Aryan castes in a separate State on the foothills of the Himalayas. This is to preserve their (Aryan) identity and dignity. For the present the Aryan castes are the barbaric colonial powers. They depict their colonialism as Hinduism and untouchability. “Indian races” are not cowards to disintegrate the “Aryan castes”.
Hindus can keep their caste: Just as the SCs and BCs are free to remain non-religious races, the alien “Aryan castes” are also absolutely free to retain their caste-system. What is your locus standi to find fault with them? Caste means race. The alien “Aryan castes” means alien “Aryan races”. They are no doubt Indians but they are alien races. Do not be an empty brain to say that the Brahmin created the “Aryan races”. It is more foolish to say that the Brahmin created the “Aryan races”. It is more foolish to say that the Brahmin created “Indian races”. There are 800 tribal races in India who are proud of their races. Why not SC/BC races learn to feel proud of their races? Learn the basic things from the unlettered tribes, your younger brother. The noted Dalit writer Dr. Javaraiah of Mysore University should unlearn many things and learn many of the above truths. I am an Ambedkarite.
