What were the demands of the Tamils in Sri Lanka?

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To recognise the Tamil language as an official language

Regional autonomy

Equality of opportunities in securing education and jobs

All of the above

answer is D.

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To recognise the Tamil language as an official language, Regional autonomy and Equality of opportunities in securing education and jobs were the demands of the Tamils in Sri Lanka.
In areas where the Tamil population was higher, they favoured greater regional autonomy. However, they aimed to ensure they could protect their distinct culture.
Additionally, they pushed for equal access to school and employment prospects. This was a crucial component of their demands because they were consistently the target of discrimination. Later, they pushed for establishing an independent Tamil Elam (state) in Sri Lanka's north and east.

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