He made the affirmation before an expansive group at the Carlton House in Medamulana a brief time prior today (01).
Nonetheless, he made no notice of the gathering he will be challenging from.
The previous President said that he is not in a position to reject the solicitation of his supporters who were encouraging him to challenge.
"We can't dismiss the solicitation you have put before us. We will challenge and hope to frame the following Government," Rajapaksa said.
