How did the feeling of alienation develop among the Sri Lankan Tamils

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How did the feeling of alienation develop among the Sri Lankan Tamils?

Answer

Sri Lanka has a diverse population. The major social groups are the Sinhala-speakers (74 per cent) and the Tamil-speakers (18 per cent).

  • The leaders of the Sinhala Community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority
  • Sinhala became the only official language
  • Sinhala applicants were preferred in university position and government jobs
  • Buddhism was made state religion through a new constitution
Exam Year: 2019