diff --git a/naxalnet/__init__.py b/naxalnet/__init__.py
index 2106dcf..efed3cb 100644
--- a/naxalnet/__init__.py
+++ b/naxalnet/__init__.py
@@ -42,4 +42,4 @@ given below.
 #
 # In case you forgot to change the version, skip the number
 # and put the next number in the next commit.
-__version__ = "0.5.1a0.dev8"
+__version__ = "0.5.1a1"