His leadership qualities could be observed during  the formation of a parallel government named Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar (Tamralipta National Government)  in Tamluk during the Quit India Movement. This body was formed on 17 December 1942 and Samanta was the "Sarbadhinayak"(chief executive) of this government until his arrest in June 1943.
His leadership skills were evident when he helped establish a parallel government called Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar (Tamralipta National Government) in Tamluk during the Quit India Movement. This organization was formed on December 17, 1942, and Samanta served as its chief executive until his arrest in June 1943.