Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has shot down questions about his son Namal Rajapaksa contesting the next Presidential Election.
Responding to queries by reporters, Rajapaksa said his son is not yet ready to contest for the presidency.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that he feels his son, who was recently appointed as the National Organiser of the SLPP, needs more time.
He further said that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will put forward a candidate to contest the presidential election.
Stating that the SLPP has not yet decided on a presidential candidate, the former President said the party will discuss the matter at the right time. (Newswire)