Sardar was a minor irrigation minister from 1985-87 in undivided Bihar, he thrice represented Potka as Janata Dal (1977–82), BJP (1982-85) and Congress (1985–90) MLA.
[1] Veteran leader Sanatan Sardar was born in Roladih village in Potka block of the district, in a Bhumij tribal family.
[2] Despite holding a high position in the erstwhile Bihar government, he never traveled in a car or any luxury vehicle, he always preferred to walk on foot.
Veteran tribal leader and three-term MLA from Potka reserve seat, Sanatan Sardar died on Thursday, 10 October 2013 after prolonged illness.
I pray to God to give strength to his family to overcome this grief," said district Congress president, Ravinder Jha following his return from the last rites of the departed leader.