Question

Examine any reasons for strained relationship between the Sinhala and Tamil communities? ​

Answer 1

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After the Independence (1948), the leaders of the Sinhala community of Sri Lanka took some Majoritarian measures to establish their dominance. These are :

• (i) In 1956, an Act was passed which recognised Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil language.

• (ii) Preferences were given to Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs, etc.

• (iii) State shall promote Buddhism according to new Constitution.

• (iv) Sri Lankan Tamil felt that none of the major political parties led by Buddhist Sinhala leaders were sensitive to their language and culture.

All these measures strained the relationship between the two communities.

Answer 2

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When Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948, the leaders after Sinhala community tried to dominate over the the government by virtue of their majority. In order to establish their supremacy they took some majoritarian measures are given below:-

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• In 1956, an Act was passed which recognised Sinhala as the only official language. This act disregarded Tamils.

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• Preferences were given to Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

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• A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and promote faster Buddhism.