Question

What were the majoritarian measures adopted by sri lankan government to establish sinhala supremacy?

Answer 1

Answer:

i) In 1965, an act was passed to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil

ii) The government followed preferential policies that favored Sinhalese applicants for University positions and government jobs.

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

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Answer 2

• In 1956, an Act was passed to make Sinhala the official language.
• The government followed preferential policies favouring Sinhala applicants for University positions and government jobs.