Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressed questions about his son, Namal Rajapaksa, being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Pohotuwa party. Rajapaksa stated that the decision was made by the party and emphasized that a father would naturally support his son’s political aspirations.
During a conversation with journalists, Rajapaksa remarked, “What father is against his son running for the presidency?” This comment underscores his support for Namal’s candidacy and reflects a personal and political endorsement of his son’s ambitions.