Birsa Munda, a tribal leader from Jharkhand, died on June 9, 1900, in Ranchi jail. This date is observed as Birsa Munda Shahidi Diwas in Jharkhand and some parts of Madhya Pradesh. The cause of death was officially cholera, though reported symptoms were absent. Annual tributes are paid by Jharkhand leaders and the Prime Minister on this day. June 9 is not associated with Bhagat, Santhal, or Jharkhand Day observances.
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