Bandaranaike

Definition

Bandaranaike refers to Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, a Sri Lankan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1956 until his assassination in 1959. He is known for his policies on social change, promotion of Sinhala as the official language, and establishment of diplomatic relations with non-Western countries, which significantly impacted Sri Lanka's political landscape and its role in international relations.

Related terms

Non: Aligned Movement - A group of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc, advocating for an independent path in international politics.

Sinhala Only Act: Legislation passed in 1956 making Sinhala the sole official language of Sri Lanka, reflecting Bandaranaike's policy towards promoting national identity.

Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonial powers, often leading to significant political, economic, and social changes within the former colony