Discuss the three demands of the sri lankan sri lanka tamilians
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The demands made by the Sri Lankan Tamils were as follows: To recognise Tamil language as an official language. Regional autonomy. ... An independent state – Tamil Eelam – in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
Who were the Srilankan Tamils?
Srilankan Tamils are citizens who shifted to Srilanka from Tamil Nadu for Plantation and cultivation purposes during the colonial period.
Demands of the Srilankan Tamils.
1) To achieve recognition of Tamil as the Official Language of Srilanka, the Srilankan Tamils launched parties and struggles.
2) They wished that Regional Autonomy should be given to the Srilankan Tamils.
3) They wanted equal opportunities in securing education and providing jobs that the Sinhalese people have.
4) The demanded an Independent Tamil Eelam/State in the Northern and Eastern parts of Srilanka since most Tamilians were populated in those regions.