The paper demonstrates the unfair treatment of the Tamil community by the Sri Lankan government from the moment the nation gained independence in 1948, and throughout the years that followed the civil war. It describes how Tamil people were robbed of many of their rights because the Sinhalese received more authority and privileges from certain acts and laws made by the government. Indian Tamils became stateless after being denied citizenship by the 1948 Citizenship Act. The 1956 Sinhala Only Act institutionalized linguistic discrimination by making Sinhala the official language, thereby marginalizing Tamil speakers in public administration and employment. Additionally, education policies such as the university standardization scheme further restricted access to higher education for Tamil students by altering admission criteria in a way that disproportionately benefited the Sinhalese. The paper also examines the post-war period, during which the Tamil community continued to face exclusion, particularly due to the dominance of the military in Tamil-majority areas and limited Tamil representation in governance. Although there has been rhetoric around reconciliation and peace, actual progress has been limited and superficial. People from minority groups are still excluded from politics, and the central challenges leading to ethnic disputes are still not addressed. The paper states that Sri Lanka can achieve lasting peace and fairness if the government gives all groups a say in decision-making, treats minorities fairly, and tries to address the previous injustices they have suffered. True peace and unity can only be achieved if every citizen helps to decide on laws and policies.