Vijayawada hailed as book capital

Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra spoke at the end of the 36th Vijayawada Book Festival.

He called Vijayawada the 'book capital' and said books are very important for teaching good values and helping with new technology.

He also said that books helped him when he was sad after losing an election.

Other important people also spoke about how books are important for learning and innovation.

They want more book festivals and for everyone to keep reading and writing books.

They also talked about how libraries are being updated to help young people and how books can help people get jobs.

Everyone agreed that books are like a special bond, just like the bond with your mother.