At one time, before and just after India’s Independence, Tamils in India demanded a separate nation. Later, they realized the advantages of a united India and gave up their demand. That shifted foreign policy, security, and inter state affairs to the federal government, and let the Tamil Nadu state to focus on local economic and social issues. This lead to the rapid development of Tamil Nadu state.
Sinhala governments could have done the same thing with NorthEast in Sri Lanka. They failed, and that resulted in civil war. Still, SL government can devolve some powers, and establish NorthEast as an autonomous state. SL government could even join the Indian Federation, if it serves Sri Lanka's interests. At a time when European Union, African Union, APEC, and Arab League are realities, it very possible for Sri Lanka to join the Indian federation.
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