Question

Why Srilankan Tamil felt alienated?

Answer 1

the tamils felt alienated because as soon as the british left sri lanka, the sinhali's took over the control of the govt. they worked for the benefit of sinhalis and not for the welfare of the tamilians. also for the good of the sinhalis, they introduced three main laws:
1. the sinhalis had better oppurtunity toward education and job facilities.
2. the sinhalis fostered buddism.

Answer 2

Explanation:

In 1956 an act was passed to recognize sinhala as official language.

The government followed preferential politics.

Sinhala was favoured with government jobs.

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

Srilanka Tamil felt that Sinhala leaders was sensitive to their language and culture.

Relationship between Sinhala and Tamil communities strained overtime and turned into civil war.