Question

how majoritarianism resulted in social tension in sirilanka​? (detailed answer)

Answer 1

✪The leader of the Sinhala community dominated the government and adopted a series of majoritarian measures which resulted social tension.

* Sri Lanka became independent in 1948.

* In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.

* Sinhala applicants were favoured for university and government jobs.

*The constitution gives special protection to Buddhism.

* The leaders were insensitive to the language and culture of Tamils.

* Government policies deprieved them of equal political rights.