Question

what were the majoritarian measures taken in sri lanka to establish sinhala supremacy?

Answer 1

The measures were like;

(i) Sinhala was recognised as the only official language in Sri Lanka. Tamil language was not given due importance.

(ii) The Sri Lankan Government formulated a policy in which only Sinhala applicants were preferred for job in university and other Government jobs.

(iii) The new constitution of Sri Lanka declared that the Buddhism would be promoted by the state.

(iv) Thus, all these government measures coming after one another, gradually increased the feeling of alienation.

Answer 2

The measures taken to establish Sinhala supremacy in Sri Lanka

Explanation:

• The government in 1956, passed an Act that declared Sinhala as the official language of the country, which led to the unpopularity of Tamil language.
• The government and other professions, including railways, schools, and universities, jobs given to Sinhala speaking people.
• Under this new Act, it was also declared Buddhism as official religion and protection from the state.
• In some ways, this new Act tried to suppress the Tamils in the country as they were well of by acquiring higher positions.
• The hostility and discrimination towards the Tamils led to the Civil War in the country.

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