Which ethnic group primarily faced alienation due to majoritarian policies in Sri Lanka?

Sinhalese

Indian Tamils

Sri Lankan Tamils

Muslims

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C. Sri Lankan Tamils

Sri Lankan Tamils faced alienation as their language and cultural needs were overlooked by the Sinhala-majority government.

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