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What was Prabhakaran's primary objective?

  • Sri Lankan presidency

  • Tamil independence

  • Unitary Sri Lankan state

  • Economic reform

Answer

Tamil independence was the primary objective of Prabhakaran, the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a militant group that fought for a separate Tamil state in Sri Lanka. Prabhakaran believed that only through an independent state could Tamils achieve self-determination and protect their distinct culture and identity. He pursued this goal through armed conflict, political negotiations, and international lobbying.
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