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what were the reasons for the alienation of Srilankan Tamils? what was the effect of this on the country? |
The measures of the Act 1956 introduced by Sinhalese Government made the Sri Lankan Tamils feel alienated. They felt that none of the major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhalese were sensitive to their language and culture. They also felt that the constitution and government policies denied them equal political rights, discriminate against them in getting jobs and other opportunities by ignoring their interest. As a result the relation between the Sinhalese and Tamil communities strained overtime.
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