The Sinhala Only Act of 1956 played a crucial role in the rise of Tamil nationalism and political mobilisation in Sri Lanka. Here’s an in-depth look at how this legislation catalysed these movements: ### 1. **Perceived Marginalisation of Tamils** – **Language Discrimination:** By establishing Sinhala as the sole official language, the Act marginalised Tamil […]
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