His father, Shri Murlidhar, was a well-known geography teacher at Lord Reading High School in Datia and mother Brijrani was a housewife.

While employed in a government job in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, Shyam Sundar joined the movement and, along with Narayan Khare, went underground for 34 days to evade British authorities.

His other notable roles included being a member of the Rajya Praja Mandal (1942-43), the Bundelkhand Congress Committee (1948-49) and serving as the first administrator of Datia.

Additionally, he was a political advisor to the prime minister of Vindhya Pradesh in 1948-49 and being a pioneer for bringing the Rajghat Project in 1977 to benefit the folk of Datia.

[8] Shyam Sundar was elected as the chairman of the Progressive Legislative Group in the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha for the session 1969-70.

Under Shyam Sundar's leadership, the PVD was established as a counterforce to Rajmata Scindia's faction, advocating for democracy, socialism and secularism.

Shyam Sundar's leadership within the PVD was instrumental in opposing feudalism and promoting social justice and economic upliftment for the people of Madhya Pradesh.

Despite the political wave, Shyam Sundar's unwavering commitment to his constituents led to his election to the Vidhan Sabha four times, consistently securing the trust and support of the people.

Shyam Sundar recognized the critical role that the press plays in shaping public opinion and holding leaders accountable.

His relentless efforts to champion the rights of the poor and marginalised left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh.

A staunch supporter of Indira Gandhi, he played a crucial role in her political campaigns, even facing arrest for his activism.

His death in 1985 marked the end of an era, but his contributions continue to inspire future generations of leaders committed to the betterment of society.