Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, extensively explored the 35th Vijayawada Book Festival, showcasing his deep passion for reading[1][2][3]. The book festival, held at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium from January 2 to 12, featured 270 stalls with a diverse collection of literary works[2][5].
Key Highlights of Pawan Kalyan’s Book Festival Experience:
- Spent nearly two hours exploring book stalls[3][4]
- Purchased a variety of books, including:
- 6th and 9th-grade subject books
- Economics and Finance books
- A dictionary
- A Telugu translation of the Quran[3]
Personal Reflections on Reading:
Pawan Kalyan shared profound insights about his love for books, stating that they have been a source of courage and inspiration throughout his life. He emphasized that despite stopping formal education after Intermediate, his learning never stopped because of books[2][5]. He credited his parents for instilling a reading habit and valued books more than material wealth[2].
The book festival, which will conclude on January 12, operates daily from 2 pm to 9 pm and has been a platform for celebrating literature and encouraging reading among youth[2][5].
Citations:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/pawan-to-inaugurate-35th-vijayawada-book-festival-today/articleshow/116861756.cms
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/pawan-encourages-youth-to-embrace-reading-as-habit/articleshow/116892533.cms
[3] https://www.gulte.com/political-news/334687/pawan-kalyan-purchases-6-9th-school-books-at-book-fair
[4] https://jantaserishta.com/local/nagaland/pawan-kalyan-explores-vijayawada-book-festival-3763211
[5] https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2025/Jan/03/pawan-kalyan-launches-35th-vijayawada-book-festival
[6] https://www.instagram.com/streets_of_vijayawada/reel/DEWdgKWIeDC/
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myKSOeTlHow
[8] https://www.facebook.com/News18Telugu/videos/deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan-purchases-books-at-vijayawada-book-fair-vijayawada-ap-new/1111948737275692/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wqnzgTHcpI
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z382LNrE5g
[11] https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2025/Jan/12/pawan-kalyan-explores-vijayawada-book-festival
