EXCLUSIVE: Sri Lanka braces up for Prez polls

Though a record 35 candidates are in the fray, former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa of newly formed Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and deputy leader of ruling United National Party (UNP) Sajith Premadasa are believed to be in the top contenders. It will be interesting to see who will make it to the President's office.