Language policy was a **major catalyst** for Tamil political mobilisation in Sri Lanka. The 1956 **Sinhala Only Act**, which made Sinhala the sole official language, was widely seen by Tamils as institutional discrimination. It affected access to: – **government employment**, where Sinhala proficiency became increasingly important; – **education and examinations**, including university admission and public-sector […]
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