Based on the news report, here are the two main events it describes:
- A Recent Tribute Event in Bidar (Primary Event):
- What: A tribute meeting (ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾಂಜಲಿ ಸಭೆ) and memorial for the late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
- Where: Bidar.
- Key Participants: B.G. Kethkar (delivering the main address), Rajashekar, Nandkishor Kethkar, Vinayak Rao Patil, and other social/political figures.
- Focus: Speakers, particularly B.G. Kethkar, praised Dr. Singh’s role in strengthening the Indian economy, his decisive international actions, and his contributions to education and public welfare.
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A Historical Meeting with Dr. Manmohan Singh (Mentioned during the tribute):
- What: A program attended by Dr. Manmohan Singh.
- Where: Organized in Bidar by B.G. Kethkar’s organization.
- When: October 14, 1997.
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Context: Kethkar used this memory of their previous interaction to highlight his long association and respect for the former Prime Minister.