What factors were responsible for the revival of the Congress Party in India in 1971.
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The main outcomes of the General Elections of 1971 which were responsible for restoration or revival of Congress were the following :
1. The Congress (R)-CPI alliance won more seats and votes than the Congress had ever won in the first four general elections.
2. The 1971 elections were followed by the crisis in East Pakistan and Indo-Pak war leading to the establishment of Bangladesh.
3. Under leadership of Indira Gandhi, her party swept through all the State Assembly elections held in 1972.
4. With two successive election victories, one at the centre and other at the state level, the dominance of the Congress was restored.
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