Question

mention any four steps which were taken by Sri Lankan Government to achieve majoritarianism

Answer 1

1.In 1956 an act was passed to recognise sinhala as the only official language thus disregarding tamil 2. a new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster buddhism. 3.The shri lankan tamils launched parties and strugle for the recognition of tamil as an official language. 4.The distrust between the two communities turn into wide spread conflict

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The three steps taken to achieve majoritarianism by Sri Lankan government were:

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

2. The governments followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

3. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

4. Tamils were denied of equal political rights and were discriminated.