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Jai Bhim or Jay Bhim is a greeting phrase used by Indian Buddhists and Ambedkarist's, especially by the ones who converted to Buddhism with or by inspiration of Babasaheb Ambedkar. It is mostly used by the Dalit converts to Buddhism. It is not religious by its origin and meaning. It was never considered as a religious term and has been used by the people of 'lower caste' classes, leftists, liberals as a word of greetings and as a mark of respect towards their ideologue Bhimrao Ambedkar. Jai Bhim literally means "Victory to Bhim" i.e., to Bhimrao Ambedkar.
The term Jai Bhim was coined by Babu L. N. Hardas, a strong follower of Ambedkar. Many alternatives, such as Jai Rama-pati and Bal Bhim, were considered before deciding on the term Jai Bhim. Babu Hardas promoted this method of greeting with the help of workers of the Bhim Vijay Sangh
