Former President Mahinda Rajapakshe cannot contest for presidency for a third term according to the Sri Lankan Constitution according to the Minister Of Higher Education Wijedasa Rajapakkkshe .
It has been clearly stated in the 19 th Constitutionl Amendment
he has stated.
It has been clearly stated in the 19 th Constitutionl Amendment
he has stated.
As the Joint opposition MP's making statements that they will seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on whether the Former President Rajapakshe can contest for a third term of Presidency , Minister has said only the current President can seek opinion of the Supreme Court in this regard.