Lawyers Continue Protest Against Relocation of District Courts in Gadwal
The protest by lawyers in Gadwal against the proposed relocation of district courts to the outskirts of Poodur has entered its sixth day. The protest, which began last week, has seen participation from both young and senior advocates, as well as support from various community leaders and organizations.
On Monday, young lawyers including SG Praveen Kumar, K. Suresh, Kavali Venkat, and Gowdampalli Mahalakshmi joined the ongoing protest. Their involvement was warmly welcomed by senior lawyers Ismail, Srikanth, Radhakrishna Reddy, and Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, who garlanded them as a gesture of solidarity.
Support from Political and Community Leaders
B. Shankar, a prominent Dalit leader and a member of the ruling party, voiced his support for the lawyers’ cause. He stated, “We oppose the decision to relocate the district court building to the outskirts of Poodur. The people of this district unanimously want the court to remain in Gadwal. This protest is justified, and we extend our full support through Dalit associations.”
The lawyers’ protest has also gained support from the Valmiki Association of Gattu Mandal and local Congress leaders, who have pledged to stand with the legal community in their efforts to keep the courts in Gadwal.
The united opposition to the relocation highlights the widespread concern among various groups in the district, reflecting the community’s shared interest in maintaining the court’s central location within Gadwal.
