Question

Explain the policy of Majoritarinism followed by Sri Lanka. What was its impact on Srilankan Tamils?

Answer 1

Answer:

majoritarianism was a belief in which it was said that only majority community can rule the country

Answer 2

The series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government were as follows:

(i) In 1956, an act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the official language thus disregarding Tamil.

(ii) The government followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

(iii) A new Constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism

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