Question

why distrust between the two communities of Sri Lanka turned into wide spreat conflict ​

Answer 1

Answer:

because of different languages

Answer 2

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$\implies$The ethnic composition of Sri lanka was there were 74% of Sinhalas and 18% of Tamils that included 5% of Indian tamils and 13% of Sri lankan tamils. And 7% were christians. There were hindus and muslims too.

$\implies$Here we can see that the majority is of Sinhala speakers while Sri lankan tamils were in minority

$\implies$So there was a Majoritanism rule in Sri lanka. The majority Sinhalas wanted their language to be the offical language of Sri lanka, disregarding tamils. Special positions in universities and job oppotunities were given to sinhalas.

$\implies$Thus Sri lankan tamils feels eliminated from their own country. They felt that this majority rule will not give them equal rights on their culture, tradition and language.

$\implies$So the Sri lankan tamils also fought for their welfare and to achieve equal rights.

$\implies$Thats why a distrust was created between the two communities of Sri lanka. Which results into a civil war, in which thousands were killed from both the sides.