Analyse the salience of India-Sri Lanka relations as neighbours. Also examine how domestic politics in both the countries influence bilateral relation. 10 marks

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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-centrality-of-devolution-in-development/article32369351.ece
In the intro, mention how Sri Lanka is important for India.
In the body, mention factors such as security, trade, culture, shared colonial past as factors which makes the relations important. In the next part, mention Tamilian issue and the related politics in both the countries.
Conclude by need to maintain the consistency in relations while keep in the politics at bay.