Sri Lanka, July 29 -- All intelligence reports about the next presidential election have already confirmed that Namal Rajapaksa will be the next President of Sri Lanka, former Minister Johnston Fernando said.

Speaking at a recent event in Ratnapura, he said even people in the villages are talking about Namal becoming the next leader.

"There's talk in the village that Namal will be the next President. All reports have already been given," Fernando said.

He challenged the government to hold any kind of test or investigation regarding the reports.

"We are ready to face it. Back then, they brought a heap of files in a double cab, but found nothing. They only need to file the case. That was the message on that day," he said.

He also accus...