### Premadasa Rejects Reports of Deadlock Over CC Nominees 📈

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has officially dismissed media reports alleging a standoff between the Government and the Opposition regarding the appointment of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council (CC). • Clarification on Deadlock: Premadasa categorized the reports as "false and without basis," refuting claims that he and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya failed to reach a consensus on the new appointees. • Nomination Process: Previous reports suggested the PM proposed 7 names while the Opposition Leader submitted 10. Under the Constitution, these appointments require mutual concurrence between both parties. • Outgoing Members: The terms for the current three civil society members—Anula Wijesundere, Prathap Ramanujan, and Dinesha Samararatne—expired last week. • Institutional Role: The Constitutional Council is critical for maintaining independence in high-level appointments, directly impacting sectors like law enforcement, public service, and financial oversight. _Note: This summary is based on provisional media statements and official social media clarifications._