An Alternative Voice in Dalit Writing: A Study of Manoranjan Byapari

Dalit literature which has so far been pioneered and represented by prominent voices like Mahasweta Devi, Mulk Raj Anand, Munshi Premchand others is challenged, revived, revisited as well enriched the new emergent less known Bengali writer, Manoranjan Byapari (b.1950). The writings stem from his real life experiences not only highlight issues of poverty stricken caste ridden society but also present miserable plight Dalits perspective an insider. declining shift in identities “Namashudra” to “Chandal” or “untouchable” seen outcome creation self-proclaimed hierarchy, at hands upper class Hindus (Brahmins). This division led social construct ‘Chandals’ becomes a symbol lower untouchables. With its demeaning dehumanizing effects, identity Chandal dealt length novel Ittibritte Jivan (Interrogating My Life) (2012) he portrays unadulterated real- accounts subaltern- Jeeban, ayoung boy. paper aims study how world, dwells, flooded with beasts guise humans. stark challenge binary upper/lower that proves animalistic behavior instinct prevalent all humans irrespective their class, caste, creed, religion sex, etc. Also, exposinghisstate being victim presenting personal representative lives, indeed creating different lens will allow us analyze hierarchy insider thereby giving alternative reality significant representing other.