The 36th Vijayawada Book Festival saw increased visitor numbers on its second day, despite some stall owners reporting mismanagement. Dignitaries, including a Supreme Court judge, emphasized the importance of preserving mother tongues for future generations. Separately, a Dalit litterateur launched a book critiquing Manusmriti, calling its ideology discriminatory and contrary to the Indian Constitution, while advocating for constitutional adherence as true patriotism.