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Mention any three demands of Srilankan Tamils.

Sri Lankan Tamils’ started their struggle by launching political parties for the;


(i) recognition of Tamil as an official language and regional autonomy.


(ii) For regional autonomy.


(iii) Equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs.


Srilankan Tamils started a political struggle in the way of conflict with the government.


By 1980s several political organization were formed demanding an independent Tamil Elam (State) in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.


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