Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan government.

(i) Due to the discriminating policies adopted by the ruling government, Tamilians felt, the government was not sensitive about Tamil language and culture because Sinhala was declared the official language.

(ii) Tamils felt discriminated against securing jobs and education which were given preferentially to the Sinhala speakers.

(iii) Tamils felt the government was practicing religious discrimination because the State fostered Buddhism.

Relations between Tamils and Sinhalese became strained.